Author: Adam Platzer

  • Setting the Stage for Success: Effective Onboarding Practices for Major Gift Fundraisers

    Effective onboarding is the secret sauce to unlocking your fundraisers’ full potential. Don’t leave their success to chance! Discover the power of strategic onboarding in the video below. Ready to take the next step? Sign up for our comprehensive course on Managing Major Gift Fundraisers! Elevate your team’s performance and revolutionize your organization’s fundraising efforts.

  • Enroll in Our Free Course: Managing Major Gift Fundraisers

    In the fiercely competitive landscape of non-profit fundraising, the capacity to both attract and retain top-tier talent is paramount. This course will empower you to build and effectively manage an exceptional major gift fundraising team. You’ll gain expertise in: Take the next step in becoming a high performing manager by signing up below to receive…

  • How to Use Naming Opportunity Urgency to Close a Major Gift

    Welcome to another powerful closing session with Forward Fundraisers, where we unveil game-changing strategies to elevate your donor engagement. In the below video, we’re delving into the art of leveraging highly sought-after naming opportunities to secure that crucial donor commitment. Subscribe here to receive fresh major gift closing tips directly in your inbox:

  • Mastering the Art of Hiring Top-Tier Major Gift Fundraisers

    In the dynamic landscape of philanthropy, where the success of fundraising efforts can significantly impact the trajectory of an organization, the role of major gift fundraisers is extremely important for sustainable growth and impact. The art of identifying, attracting, and retaining top-tier major gift fundraisers is not merely a challenge but is imperative for nonprofit…

  • How to Use a Special Pen to Close Major Gifts

    We’ve got a creative tip for you today, using a unique pen to seal the deal on that major gift. Watch the video below to see how this can actually work! Subscribe here to receive fresh major gift closing tips directly in your inbox:

  • How to Use Campaign Milestone to Close Major Gifts

    In the realm of capital campaigns, universities encounter various milestones on their journey to the ultimate fundraising goal. Watch this video to see how you can harness this opportunity to close a major gift. Subscribe here to receive fresh major gift closing tips directly in your inbox:

  • How to Utilize Event Announcements to Close Major Gifts

    In this discussion, we will delve into our second strategy for closing major gifts, one that revolves around harnessing the anticipation of upcoming events to inspire donors to finalize their commitments. After you’ve made your initial ask and the prospect is currently contemplating their contribution, it’s time to think about the power of timing. If…

  • How to Use University Leadership to Close Major Gifts

    Twice a month, we are sending out the Closing Tactic email newsletter to provide you with valuable strategies to enhance your fundraising efforts and close more major gifts. In this strategy, we explore the compelling approach of leveraging your university or organization’s leadership to send a personalized email to potential donors. As you, the fundraiser,…

  • Exclusive Offer: 50% Off Our Major Gifts Course

    We are excited to share an incredible opportunity with you! Our Major Gifts Course, which is typically priced at $500, is now available at an exclusive 50% discount until November 30th. For a limited time, you can secure this comprehensive four-part program for just $250. Here are two compelling reasons why you should consider investing…

  • Optimizing Corporate Fundraising in Higher Ed: Proven Strategies for Success

    Corporate fundraising in the university landscape presents distinctive challenges. Establishing meaningful and mutually advantageous relationships is of utmost importance since companies often prioritize their own interests. The fundamental question at the outset is: Which companies should your university be focusing on? Random outreach can lead to a wasteful consumption of time and resources. Below, we…