Major Gift Fundraising: What You Need to Know Now

These days small and medium-sized charities chase major gifts alongside larger nonprofits hoping to tap into unprecedented levels of wealth accrued by high-net-worth individuals. In a crowded field, competition has intensified as federal grant dollars disappear, corporations slow their giving, and everyday donors cut back on giving due to rising expenses. Major gift fundraisers must now figure out how to build meaningful connections with wealthy people as so many causes clamor for their attention. The strategies that work in major gift fundraising are changing. Join this free hour-long session to learn from major gift officers who are staying on top of trends and using new tactics with success. Speakers: Melanie Buhrmaster, Vice President of Individual Giving, Food Bank of New York City Sarah Krasin, Managing Partner, CCS Fundraising Kathleen Seitz, Chief Global Development Officer, Breakthrough T1D