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"No fear" fund raising.

W King

    Fund Raising Management
    |November 11, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Consistent practice is essential for successful major gift fundraising. Actively engaging with potential major donors through persistent asking is key to securing significant contributions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Philanthropy
    • Fundraising Strategy
    • Nonprofit Management

    Background:

    • Major gift fundraising is crucial for nonprofit sustainability.
    • Securing significant donations requires proactive engagement with prospects.
    • The process of asking for major gifts is often a barrier for fundraisers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of practice in major gift fundraising.
    • To highlight the necessity of direct prospect engagement.
    • To underscore the importance of disciplined outreach in development.

    Main Methods:

    • The study emphasizes a behavioral approach to fundraising.
    • It focuses on the consistent action of 'asking' as the primary method.
    • Self-discipline and repeated engagement are presented as core strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful major gift acquisition is directly correlated with the act of asking.
    • Consistent practice in approaching major gift prospects leads to increased success.
    • Fundraisers who actively seek opportunities to ask are more effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Major gift fundraising success is achieved through persistent and disciplined practice.
    • The act of asking is non-negotiable for raising major gifts.
    • Continuous engagement with prospects is the most effective strategy for development professionals.