3:00pm – 4:15pm Eastern
Click Here to Register (no recording): $85
Click Here to Register (recording included: $125
Most nonprofits think major donors come from connections they don’t have.
They don’t.
In reality, many organizations are sitting on untapped major donor potential—they just don’t know how to identify it, approach it, or confidently ask for larger gifts.
This practical, fast-paced session will show you exactly how to find, cultivate, and secure major donors using the relationships and resources you already have.
Whether you’ve never received a major gift before—or you want to grow beyond small and mid-level donations—this webinar will give you a clear, repeatable system you can start using immediately.
In This Webinar, You’ll Learn How To:
- Identify major donor prospects already connected to your organization
(your database is more valuable than you think) - Find new high-capacity donors without relying on wealthy personal networks
- Use simple prospect research techniques to uncover giving potential
- Turn existing relationships—corporate, community, and faith-based—into major gift opportunities
- Know exactly what to say to start major donor conversations (without feeling awkward or pushy)
- Guide donors from first conversation to meaningful gift using a clear, step-by-step approach
- Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat and increased giving
- Use a simple moves management approach to convert low level donors into major donors
- Cultivate authentic relationships with major donors by aligning their interests with your mission
- Plan intentional, personalized touchpoints that lead to larger gifts and long-term giving
Who This Is For:
- Nonprofit leaders and executive directors
- Development staff and fundraising professionals
- Board members involved in fundraising
- Organizations ready to move beyond small gifts and grow major donor support
What Makes This Different:
This is not a theory-heavy session or a generic overview.
You’ll walk away with:
- Practical tools you can use immediately
- Clear examples of how major donor relationships actually develop
- A straightforward system for increasing gift size and donor engagement
What You’ll Walk Away With:
By the end of this session, you’ll have:
- A clear plan to identify your top major donor prospects
- A simple framework for approaching and engaging them
- The confidence to ask for larger gifts—and get a “yes”
Important Note:
This session will not be recorded for later public release.
If you want access to the content after the event, please select the recording option at registration.
This 75 minute seminar includes a Q&A and discussion of strategic problem solving and Development How To’s.
Instructor
Bill Edelstein is a consultant specializing in helping not-for-profits develop diversified revenue streams. He holds Advanced Degrees in Education and Political Science. With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, his professional work is focused on donor relations, grant writing, and fundraising. Bill is an adjunct professor at Hunter College of the City University of New York.
Bill Edelstein https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-edelstein-ba8159112/
Testimonials
I participated in the P2P webinar which, by the way, was amazing. Thanks for all the information you shared. – Elliot, Adcieo
Thank you Bill!! I enjoyed the presentation, in fact one of the best I have attended in some time. – Wendy, Ferris State University
A great Grant Writing Class 101! – Cheryl, Tulane University
Keep up the great work. Really glad I was able to join today. – Anna, Community Bridges
Thanks so much for an amazing Webinar. So much info there. I’ve already sent my notes to the fundraisers but I am glad they will be getting your recording! – Diana, St. Joseph Center
Thank you for your time and effort teaching this course – I am really enjoying participating with other ‘students’! – Liz, AFTD
GREAT CLASSES! – Karen, Chicago Urban League
I’d like to thank you once again for the great virtual facilitation and training sessions. You were patient, understanding, engaging, and checked in with us on our learning in several ways. I admit that this is a very busy time for me as it is reporting season so I wasn’t able to participate in the homework the way I would have liked. I was so grateful that I felt nothing but understanding from you and was able to learn so much from your sessions! – Clarinda, United Way of Central Minnesota
Thank you Bill. I found the course helpful because you provided a comprehensive overview of all the moving parts with grants management and specific resources to help. – Julia, Wings for Kids