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Beyond the Ask
“We need more donors before we focus on major gifts.”
I’ve heard some version of this statement for years. The logic usually goes something like this: If we just expand the pool—more events, more emails, more outreach—the major donors will eventually emerge on their own.
What 2025 Taught Me About Major Gifts, Focus, and Fundraising Resilience
Lessons from a year navigating fundraising amid uncertainty.
One year ago, I left my full-time role at The Old Globe and stepped into a new chapter: working alongside nonprofit leaders to strengthen their fundraising from the inside out.