Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 15, 2025

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. They feel like they put in a lot of effort for very little return. But when I dig deeper, I realize they are focusing on the wrong things. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. Understanding the Grant Fundraising Process The grant fundraising process is simple to understand, but it does require work: First , you dig into the foundation

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LOI Grant Grants Fundraising 130

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 15, 2025

No One Will Show Up We often hear from nonprofitsespecially private schools and universitieslooking to engage their alumni in planned giving. Their first instinct? Host a planned giving seminar. Heres the problem: almost no one shows up. Why? Because a planned giving seminar often feels like a fundraising pitch, and most people dont think they need a planned giving strategy.

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Readiness Fundraising Donation IT 52