Tag Major Gifts

Three Fundraiser Fundamentals to Master

Illustration of a laptop computer w/ a graduation cap on the corner.

Reading Time: 3 minutesFundraising, the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization, is an essential, metrics-focused activity conducted by both professionals and volunteers. As degree programs, professional associations, and academic research in the field become more prevalent, the result is an increased…

A Pain in the Ask

Adult women silhouette with a fractured mind. Mental Health illustration.

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you ever found yourself in the position of asking someone for 50 million dollars? Five million? Five thousand? However big a “big” ask typically is for you, chances are that you don’t relish the task. In…

So that All May Learn: A Just Cause

The Western Michigan University tree of knowledge statue and seal on its Kalamazoo Campus

Reading Time: 3 minutesWestern Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, inspired the largest gift ever made to public higher education: $550 million. The gift is $50 million more than the previous record held by a public higher education institution and more…