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Cultivation #4 – The Questions to Ask

September 24, 2015 by K. Michael Leave a Comment

“Top performing gift officers always know ‘where their prospects are’ in relation to making a gift. Many reach the point of becoming a trusted philanthropic advisor for their donors.” That’s a quote from John Glier of Grenzebach Glier and Associates. He was giving a talk about research his firm had done on top performing gift officers – those consistently raising $1M+ a year. Becoming a donor’s trusted philanthropic advisor is a privileged … [Read more...] about Cultivation #4 – The Questions to Ask

Cultivation #3 – What To Do

August 3, 2015 by K. Michael Leave a Comment

Major Donor Cultivation

Ever feel stuck in a rut with your cultivation? Last post, I mentioned my tendency to just invite prospects my organization’s next event. Didn’t matter who the person was or what the event was, that was my strategy. Now, don’t get me wrong. Sometimes events are great cultivation tools. But for every prospect? And every time? My approach was shallow and one-size-fits-all. It wasn’t that I needed new, innovative cultivation strategies. I just … [Read more...] about Cultivation #3 – What To Do

Cultivation #2 – Planning for Success

June 8, 2015 by K. Michael 3 Comments

I went on a bit of a rant earlier this year. The bluster and noise was about gift officers and/or development shops with no systems and no plans. These folks are just “winging it.” You can get caught up here if you missed it. Cultivation, in particular, is an area where you can’t afford to wing it. It’s too important. I’m a little ashamed to admit that I used to meander my way through major donor cultivation. And I didn’t even know it! … [Read more...] about Cultivation #2 – Planning for Success

Fearless Major Donor Cultivation

May 4, 2015 by K. Michael 3 Comments

So you had your first visit with a hot prospect. And it went well! You’re confident they have the capacity to make a big gift. They’re interested in learning more about your organization. Now what? Well, now the fun begins. Welcome to the longest stage of the fundraising cycle: cultivation. … [Read more...] about Fearless Major Donor Cultivation

Fearless 2015

January 27, 2015 by K. Michael 4 Comments

I don’t know about you, but my honeymoon with 2015 ended about a week and a half ago. We tied the knot on Jan. 1 and immediately left town for a few weeks of wedded bliss - the perfect escape from reality. But, now we're back home. And we're starting to get on each other's nerves. A month ago, 2015 could do no wrong. She was perfect in every way.  Now, she's starting to seem a little...ordinary. And apparently I'm just a big … [Read more...] about Fearless 2015

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