by Dunham | Aug 27, 2020 | Major Gift Services
I recently presented an in-depth study on today’s planned giving donors, and I’d love to highlight for you a few of the lessons we learned. Lesson #1: Tell Your Story! Why do donors decide to make legacy gifts? What are their motivations for planned...
by Dunham | Aug 17, 2020 | Major Gift Services
When it comes to donor research, wealth screening can be pretty overwhelming. Let’s look at some key elements and see exactly what this data is (and isn’t) telling us. What is the data telling us? First, wealth screening will give you basic information on...
by Dunham | Aug 4, 2020 | Major Gift Services
When it comes to connecting with major donors and cultivating healthy, thriving relationships, questions are critical. And if you want to truly understand the heartbeat of your donor, I believe there is one that stands above the rest: “Why do you choose to...
by Dunham | Aug 4, 2020 | Major Gift Services
Equipping your major gift officer to get the most from their time with high-level donors is often the key to a successful donor meeting trip. And it’s always necessary to prepare for face-to-face contact with the supporters who might be ready and willing to help...
by Dunham | Jul 15, 2020 | Major Gift Services
Planned giving is the process of donating contributions in the present allocated for a future date. It’s a wonderful way to intentionally plan ahead and, well, leave behind a legacy! We recently conducted an in-depth study called Leaving a Legacy: A New Look at...
by Dunham | Jul 15, 2020 | Major Gift Services
Who is the most valuable donor to your organization? Is it the one who gives the most money? The one who’s the most networked? The one who has been with you the longest? We recently conducted some research on this topic, and I’d love to share with you some...