Gift Agreements
At PW, we feel that any gift that reaches the level of major gift status at your charity should require a gift agreement. Yes, even if it is a gift to the annual fund.
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Major Gifts
Facts About Challenge Grants and Matching Gifts
Observations and Conclusions about Challenge and Matching Grants.
The Major Gifts Visit: Questions & Talking Points
Engaging people in the life and mission of your organization is a fascinating challenge. Know the right questions to ask, and know how to listen.
Guidelines for Filing Contact Reports
What is a contact report? Why is it important? When should I make one? What to include and more ...
Radical Transparency with Peter Drury of Splash
Learn how a policy of transparency is revolutionizing the way donors relate to nonprofits
Five Tips for Creating a Compelling Nonprofit Video
Cecil DeMille made epic films with less technology than you have in your pocket. The playing field has been leveled, and if you follow a few simple rules, you can stitch together a compelling video.
Essential Elements: Authentic Stewardship of Major Gifts
Stewardship is more than simply thanking donors for their gifts; it’s a philosophy grounded in the desire to treat donors as partners in your work. So what are the essential elements of authentic stewardship?
Sarah Hopper, Philanthropy Advisor
This 22 minute interview covers trends among philanthropic families and what nonprofits should do to engage them.
Heritage Societies
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The First Visit - Three Quick Tips
Wondering how to approach that first visit to a major gift prospect? Mayo Clinic Development Officer Patrick Steward offers his top three goals for a first visit to a potential benefactor.