You finally have the meeting with Mr. Big. What’s next? What do you do? What do you say? It can be tough to keep your eyes on the prize when you get in front of your best major donor prospects.Read more…
Stewardship Resource Review
The International Steward staff reviewed important books on stewardship, generosity, giving and fundraising. Their reviews are included in the attached document.
The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising
My guess is that you or some of your colleagues in the field are thinking, “What the heck are these guys talking about now?” “Spirituality and Major Gift Fundraising?” What’s this all about? Okay, I get it. Today when youRead more…
Wealthy donors differ by generation
Talk about being in the money. Wealth experts estimate that from 2007 to 2061, $59 trillion will be transferred from family estates in the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history. That amount will be divided among heirs, charities, estate taxesRead more…
This organization uses its newsletter to keep clients and supporters informed. Can the same newsletter double for donors as well? Mission possible?
Hi, Kivi and Tom, I know you are the experts on how to approach this, so I hope you don’t mind me asking. I am new at an organization that has never really done a donor newsletter, though they do mail outRead more…
London’s Giving to grow place based giving throughout London
London’s Giving is a new network designed to inspire Londoners to give to charities tackling hidden poverty, inequality and isolation in their communities. Launched by London Funders and backed by City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charity, it also aims to helpRead more…
India National Resource Mobilization Seminar
The South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) in Bangalore, India is organizing the next round of training programme for Indian Christian leaders in resource mobilization through the National Resource Mobilisation Seminar. A seminar titled Advancing Christian Stewardship will beRead more…
10 Thank Yous That Delight Donors
Year-end is over! Now what? First, take a deep breath and give yourself a few moments of calm. Second, start showing those donors some love with a thank you. A basic thank you letter is a perfectly acceptable way to show a donorRead more…
Donor Love Part One: 7 Ways to Keep Donors Committed to Your Cause
Honoring your donors—and prospects—is, hands-down, the most effective approach to building strong and lasting relationships with the folks whose help you need so very much. It’s no surprise that donor retention is an absolute priority (again) for 2015. Yet theRead more…
Top 10 Major Donor Fundraising Trends for 2014-15
Fundraising is changing! Everything is shifting these days. Major donors are still not quite sure they trust you. Donors are changing too. Post-recession donors really are different! Are you changing your own fundraising strategies to keep up with donors’ newestRead more…