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Advice on seeking big gifts dominates the lineup of our most-read resources so far this year.
In the most-read article, a philanthropist shares her perspective on meeting with nonprofit leaders and offers some dos and don’ts.
Also popular were articles by our reporters on tips for seeking grants from donors at small family foundations, answers to frequently asked questions about donor-advised funds, and guidance from an expert on the best way to ask philanthropists for big sums.
And finally, a program officer provides an insider’s view of what he looks for when reviewing budgets in grant proposals.
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What You Should — and Shouldn’t — Do When Meeting With a Donor
A philanthropist talks about her experience with nonprofit officials who were unprepared, arrived late, or kept “yawning like a lion” — and others who made an excellent first impression. -
AdviceDos and Don’ts for Building Ties With Donors at Family Foundations
15 ways to improve your odds of gaining support from small grant makers -
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Working With Donor-Advised Funds: The Basics
Donor-advised funds continue to boom. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about receiving donations from the accounts. -
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4 Ways to Ask Major Donors for Big Gifts
We asked successful big-gift fundraisers what techniques they use when requesting big gifts. Here’s what they say. -
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How to Impress a Grant Maker With Your Proposal Budget
A program officer tells how a proposal’s budget shapes his perspective on the applicant and offers tips on what to put in, what to take out, how to disclose financial problems, and more.
