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I used to hate fundraising. Here’s what changed my mind.
I have a confession to make. For the first 10 years I worked as a fundraiser, I hated it.
The key to better fundraising: Slow down
I often tell our clients you have to slow down to speed up. In fundraising, it’s easy to get caught up in reaching your goals. You have pressing needs, you have ideas you want to deliver, and you need funds—as soon as possible—to make it all happen.
The gift that keeps on giving: The importance of relationships in fundraising
Relationships are the engine that drive your fundraising. As consultants, we’re always telling our clients to focus their time and energy on building connections that last and lay the foundation for transformational giving. But what do those relationships look like? And how can you nurture them in ways that feel authentic rather than transactional?
Five reasons a consultant should do your feasibility study interviews
There’s been a lot of debate about who should conduct feasibility study interviews—and I’m firmly in the consultant camp. Here’s why the Heller Fundraising Group believes you will be best served by having consultants interview your donors.
Major gifts and campaign fundraising: Strategic recommendations from our founder
Our founder, Peter Heller, has seen and worked on countless campaigns and major gift programs throughout his career. We’re looking back at some of his past stories about what works and when it’s time to rethink your approach.
The Heller Fundraising Group talks about when to take your fundraising campaign public
Our clients always want to know when they can take their campaign public—but the answer is always, “it depends.” Our consulting team talks about the distinctions between the public and quiet phase of a campaign and why you don’t want to go public too soon.
Three takeaways from Giving USA’s 2026 report—and what they mean for your campaign
The 2026 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy is out today, with a look at national trends in giving. We dig into three key takeaways, including what they mean for your fundraising and what you should do next.
How a friendly conversation on a beach in Thailand changed the course of a nonprofit’s future
During a few casual conversations on the beach in Thailand, founder Peter Heller advised a nonprofit leader on how to hone her fundraising strategy. With his help, she approached a key supporter and walked away with a transformational gift.
Streamline your next capital project with a collaborative team of experts
Capital projects are complex, and it can be challenging to know where to begin. But with the right collaborators and experts, the pieces start to lock into place.
Heller Fundraising Group consultants share their insights for campaign success
In this consultants’ roundtable discussion, Heller Fundraising experts share how feasibility studies uncover opportunities and build a clear path to campaign success.
Donor-centered fundraising: Timeless lessons from our founder
Over the years, Peter Heller has seen what techniques engage donors and build lasting relationships—and which ones hold fundraisers back. We look back at a few of his timeless stories about fostering deep donor relationships.