People give when they feel emotionally connected—so events should be engineered to build relationships and reinforce a donor’s sense of purpose. Events as a Key Tool in Major Giving Fundraising events are often seen as high-effort, low-return endeavors when it comes to major giving. However, when structured strategically, events can be powerful relationship-building tools that move individuals along the major

Sustainable revenue models for educational institutions across the United States are becoming increasingly challenging to create and maintain. At Make Philanthropy Work, we urge student-serving organizations to consider integrating fundraising goals into their strategic plans to generate revenue long-term.

Preparing for end-of-year giving, or campaign season as we often call it, has a unique starting point for all organizations – I’m speaking toward those who have mid-level sophistication and an established routine end-of-year program.

The why and the how of creating, cultivating, and keeping a development team long-term is no doubt, incredibly vague across the landscape of organizations facing rapid fundraising turnover.

We are excited to showcase how a fundraising team for the long haul will exponentially support your organization for years into the future – and practical ways to bring this into reality.