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Major Gifts

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Major gifts is a type of fundraising that focuses on asking individuals for large donations. Not for the faint of heart.

Mt. Fuji
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Climbing Mount Donor – From the Top Down

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Dear Sister Veronica, Looking at this giant number… $8,000,000… is kind of like staring at Mount Fuji before you start to climb. A little bit intimidating. Perhaps downright terrifying. That’s…
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Gold mine
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There’s Gold in That Thar Database

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Dear Sr. Veronica, Yes, I ate so much turkey that I just about sprouted feathers. It was fantastic. I think my favorite part of Thanksgiving is leftover turkey sandwiches. Stack…
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Stocked up – A Path to Bigger Gifts

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Taking Stock of Major Gifts Dear Fr. Zagloba, I have great news about the matching grant! A few months ago, I mentioned the possibility of getting money from the Catholic…
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Fundraising Two By Two – Volunteers and You

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A Biblical Buddy System Dear Mrs. Sanderson, This is wonderful news! I had hoped that Mr. Jenson would want to get involved once he understood your vision for the food…
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Major Gifts for Beginners – The Grand Finale

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Dear Fr. Zagloba, Fantastic news! Who knew that you would be able to raise $29,000 in such a short time? Having the right story and the right approach makes all…
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Major Gifts for Beginners – Part 2

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Dear Fr. Zagloba, That’s awesome! Don’t worry, I set the bar high for you, and this is a great result. Five 1-on-1 meetings for your first week? Six more scheduled…
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Major Gifts for Beginners – Part 1

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Dear Fr. Zagloba, That’s terrible news! I thought the technician told us we could get another two years out of that furnace. I’m sorry Father. This is not what you…
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Knock Knock. Who’s there? Ben Hur!

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Dear Fr. Zagloba, Sorry we missed you. We went to St. Jude’s for Mass last weekend to hear my sister-in-law cantor. That church is the jewel of the city. Our…
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