Presentation Summary: Philanthropy’s biggest gifts — or “big bets” — are driven by donors who wish to propel major social advances. In fact, 60% of the donors listed in the Forbes 50 Top Givers claim their primary philanthropic goal is to be a powerful force for social change. Put simply, major donors want to change the world. And they aspire to partner with smart, committed, and capable organizations to do so.
So if you’re looking to enhance your major donor relationships, we’d love to have you at this session. We’ll focus on how to develop initiatives that propel your organization forward and excite donors; build a strong case for support that substantiates, differentiates, and resonates; and effectively share your vision with major donors.
You’ll see how the strategies and resources you’ll discover were applied to Lyon College, which recently embarked on a transformational campaign to establish Arkansas’ first-ever dental and veterinary schools. These major initiatives demanded significant institutional planning and consensus building, a strong case for support that demonstrated why Lyon College was best suited to achieve this vision, with the buy-in and partnership of significant donors. Join us as we share with you successes and lessons learned from Lyon College’s transformational endeavor.
Learning Objectives:
• Develop a healthy culture of collaboration between your fundraising team and institutional leaders—a key to developing and implementing transformational ideas.
Build a compelling case for support that proves donors should trust your organization with their philanthropic investments, and demonstrates why your organization is uniquely positioned to achieve the big dream
• Bring your major donors along for the journey—including ways to strategically seek input, while still ensuring your organization’s experts remain “in the driver’s seat.”
