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4 days in the trenches: It’s intense, it’s effective. This course will translate into decades of benefits for your organization and your career.
New and Improved. Live Sessions Online. Recordings available for 1 year.
Did you know that most of the funding for your nonprofit will come from major gifts? In fact, a recent study shows that 88% of all donations come from just 12% of donors. These major donors are the lifeblood of your organization, making it essential to focus on cultivating and securing their support.
To succeed, you need a clear, systematic approach—one that helps you consistently identify, engage, and inspire major donors to give. That’s exactly what the Major Gifts Boot Camp is here to provide. In this comprehensive program, you’ll gain the skills, strategies, and confidence to build and sustain a thriving major gifts program at your nonprofit.
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | May 13 | May 20 | May 27 |
The other half of your major gifts strategy
Session 1
The Major Gifts Landscape
By the numbers: facts, figures & stats. Why it’s such an important area for nonprofits over the next decade.
Session 2
Finding and Engaging Major Donors
This is not a 100 Mile-High Overview . You will be in the trenches.
Session 3
Successfully Soliciting Major Gifts
Do you have trouble talking to donors? Do you clam up? Learn to find the clues, begin the dialogue, and close the deal.
Session4 / Q&A
Bonus Session: Ask Away
Free forum. Prepare your questions in advance or just listen to what others are asking.
Some planned gifts can also be major gifts, and some major gifts will inspire planned gifts. Planned giving research is also a great way to identify potential major donors.

This course qualifies for 6 CFRE credits.

Certificate of completion awarded to each attendee.

Pocket Guide for MGOs, Gift Comparison Chart, several downloads. Access to recordings for one year.
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