The Stewardship Multiplier: Thank-Yous That Build Gifts

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 08/05/2026

Transform how you thank donors. Learn the 48-hour stewardship sequence, how to write impact updates, and the upgrade ask that turns $1,000 givers into $10,000 partners.

Major Gifts
The Stewardship Multiplier: Thank-Yous That Build Gifts

What to Say When You Ask for Major Gifts

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 24/04/2026

Stop saying 'support us at whatever level feels right.' Learn the exact 5-element ask formula, how to handle silence, and why specific numbers change everything.

Major Gifts
What to Say When You Ask for Major Gifts

Small Table Big Philanthropy: A Sneak Peek Inside the Book

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 17/04/2026

Discover why 10 people around a table outperform 500 at a gala. The small table philosophy, the staircase model, and the 3-Year Rule that builds major gifts.

Major Gifts
Small Table Big Philanthropy: A Sneak Peek Inside the Book

Why Donors Really Leave: Donor Retention Secrets

by: Mary PetersenPublished on: 03/04/2026

Most donors leave quietly—not because you asked wrong, but because they don't feel seen. Discover the 7 touchpoints that keep donors climbing your staircase.

Fundraising Management
Why Donors Really Leave: Donor Retention Secrets