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Transform Your Nonprofit's Fundraising: Moving from Reactive to Relationship-Driven
In today's competitive philanthropic landscape, nonprofits face a common challenge: they've outgrown their fundraising habits. You've built an incredible organization with strong programs and community impact, but your fundraising approach hasn't evolved at the same pace. Does this sound familiar? Your team excels at telling your story but lacks a system for building long-term donor relationships Fundraising feels like a constant treadmill of events and appeals You sense unta
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Oct 142 min read


Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising
Fundraising for nonprofits can sometimes feel like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in it. You pour in effort, time, and resources,...
Ben Wirick
Sep 254 min read


Fundraising Role Clarity Series: The Role of the Board Member
In this video, I discuss the crucial role of board members in major gift fundraising and how to enhance their engagement. I emphasize the...
Ben Wirick
Jun 91 min read


Fundraising "Role Clarity" Series: The CEO In Major Gift Fundraising
This video is a summary of a Philanthropy Systems webinar on the CEO's role in Major Gift Fundraising - it is the first in a "Role...
Ben Wirick
Dec 9, 20241 min read


The CEO's Role in Transforming Major Gift Fundraising
As the leader of your organization, your role in securing large-dollar gifts is crucial. Major donors invest in visionary leadership that...
Ben Wirick
Nov 30, 20241 min read


Donor Journey: The Yellow-Brick Road you need to follow to "Bring Donors Home"
So, what is the donor journey, and why does it matter? Understanding the donor journey only matters if you want consistent results, with...
Ben Wirick
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Why Successful Fundraisers Need a Large Dollar Tool Belt
Why doesn't the standard "moves management" fundraising approach work well in Large Dollar Major & Transformational Gifts Cultivation &...
Ben Wirick
Feb 3, 20232 min read


We have to do something about long donor cultivation cycle times
One of the biggest struggles facing development departments today is the cycle time length. Some of these cultivation cycles take years....
Ben Wirick
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Closing Time: Keys to Closing Major Donors
One of the greatest frustrations I hear from fundraisers and fundraising leaders is that when they send a proposal to a prospect, often,...
Ben Wirick
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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