There are likely hundreds (if not thousands) of annual fund donors who could increase their donation to a mid-level gift in 2020. But how do you know which ones are most interested in giving more? And how do you intentionally cultivate them? At Pursuant, we want to...
In this podcast episode, Matthew Mielcarek explains the most important takeaways fundraisers need to know going into 2020. Spoiler alert: things aren’t as dire as you think. You’ll Come Away Learning: An overview of the Q3 Fundraising Effectiveness Report...
Who are those loyal donors who show up every year with the $1,000 gift? And what should you do with them? Mid-level giving is one of the greatest sources of predictable revenue for nonprofit organizations, yet, it is also the program that is most often...
By Matthew Mielcarek Think about the last time you chose toothpaste or potato chips at your grocery store or online. How many options did you have? According to a December 2019 study from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, the number of niche...
When it comes to major giving, there’s one trait that every major gift officer needs to cultivate: Curiosity. Curiosity is the key that helps you unlock what motivates the major donors your organization needs. In today’s conversation we sat down with Paul Edwards, who...
There has been a lot of talk lately in the philanthropy world about major giving. Recent trends point to a slowdown in giving at the annual giving, and an increasing reliance on smaller pools of major donors. Is the sky really falling? If you’re seeing these changes...