Philanthropy Articles

Eight Manageable Steps to Major Gift Officer Success

I was pleased to attend the session, Maximizing Major Gift Officer Success: Strategies for Relationship Management. Taught by Meredith Terrain, Founder & Principal, The Allied Group, the session was such a great reminder to major gift officers that our jobs are...

How to Get the Best Stories: Talk to People!

Often the question goes something like this: “Everyone is so busy. Do we really need to talk to the program team? They are so busy. Can’t you just use the background materials?” Those of you who have worked with Impact over the years can probably guess my answer. No!...

Are Mega-Donors Finally Broadening Their Horizons?

We’re seeing some signs that more of America’s top donors are ready to go beyond putting their names on buildings at already well-endowed universities and hospitals.  The Chronicle of Philanthropy just released its Philanthropy 50 ranking of the Americans who gave the...
It’s Time to Speak Up

It’s Time to Speak Up

Pardon me. Does anyone have a soapbox I could borrow? Listen Up Fundraisers! We all love philanthropy. We love that...