Activate Your Board for Major Gifts Without Guilt

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 12/06/2026

Transform reluctant board members into fundraising partners using the 4 roles framework and permission-giving language.

Major Gifts
Activate Your Board for Major Gifts Without Guilt

Donation Ask Scripts That Help Nonprofits Raise More With Confidence

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 06/06/2026

Fundraising conversations can feel uncomfortable when you do not know what to say. I have worked with nonprofit leaders, development teams, and first time fundraisers who all share the same concern.

Major Gifts
Donation Ask Scripts That Help Nonprofits Raise More With Confidence

Training for Major Gift Officers: Building the Confidence and Strategy to Secure Transformational Giving

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 06/06/2026

A strong major gift program creates stability, long term growth, and deeper donor relationships that can transform the future of an organization.

Major Gifts
Training for Major Gift Officers: Building the Confidence and Strategy to Secure Transformational Giving

Summer Cultivation: Your Best Season for Major Gift Development

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 05/06/2026

Master summer cultivation tactics that top fundraisers use to dominate Q4. Build relationships in June, close in November.

Major Gifts
Summer Cultivation: Your Best Season for Major Gift Development