How to Ask for Major Gifts…with the Donor’s Permission

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In this presentation, the Founder & President of MajorDonors.com, Diane Remin, will cover everything you need to know about how to ask for major gifts so they can become a larger percentage of your organization’s annual donations.

Discover how rewarding donor visits can be! Or simply attend to confirm whether or not you’re asking for gifts the right way. This presentation is designed for anyone who would like to be more comfortable asking a donor for a gift.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • The anatomy of an ask
  • The “ask language”
  • Tips for creating immediate rapport and questions that will tell you lots more about the donor–quickly
  • How to qualify, what to look for, then how much to ask for
  • An exclusive look at a donor engagement tool

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About the Presenter:

Pamela Grow

Diane Remin

Diane Remin is the President of MajorDonors.com, a consulting and training company that helps small-to-mid-sized nonprofits raise more money. Prior to founding MajorDonors.com, Diane was a Senior Associate at Biondolillo Associates, Inc., a marketing and development firm that creates innovative, branded fundraising programs for nonprofit organizations.

As a nonprofit board member herself, Diane has made “asks” for both capital campaigns and unrestricted operating support. A top-rated speaker and trainer, Diane’s technique-driven workshops hit the mark with individual nonprofit boards and large conferences. In 2016, Diane was named #11 among America’s Top 25 Fundraising Experts by Philanthropy Media. She is a member of The Boston Club, which promotes women’s leadership, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Diane holds a BA from Carnegie-Mellon University, an MA Ed. from George Washington University and an MBA from Boston University.

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