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Heller Group clients share how fundraising has reshaped their ideas of philanthropy
Asking for a major gift can feel daunting, especially for volunteer leaders. Lay leaders at Temple Shalom and Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale share how their capital campaigns changed the way they see fundraising, and how they’ve come to see themselves as both fundraisers and philanthropists.
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.
Get the guide: 7 rules for fundraising campaign success — and when you should break them
Get the guide to fundraising success: Learn the 7 rules for campaign success, including when to break them for an approach that suits your organization.
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?
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.