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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.
Watch our recent webinar on managing complex capital campaigns
In a recent webinar, Heller Fundraising Group CEO Kate Jaeger-Thomas made the case that there are three types of organizations that can benefit from an owner’s representative.
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.
From parallel process to collaborative cross-over: How your architect and fundraising consultant can boost campaign success
What comes first: the architect or the fundraising consultant? In our recent webinar, we talked with BH+L Architects about how there are no prescribed paths, and why collaboration matters above all else. Watch the recap.
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.
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.