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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.
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.
Optimize your fundraising feasibility study: Get our playbook for nonprofits
An effective fundraising feasibility study lays the groundwork for a transformational campaign—but that pre-planning begins well before the study. Our Feasibility Study Readiness Playbook will guide you through the early steps.