Make the most of your meetings with wealthy supporters and build lasting connections for your organization.
Building strong ties with potential donors takes time, and securing a face-to-face meeting is a major step forward. But each donor is different, so how can you learn as much as possible with each interaction?
Join the Chronicle of Philanthropy on May 16 for the webinar, Meeting With Major Donors: The Basics, and learn how to tailor meetings to donors' priorities and get closer to securing a big gift for your nonprofit.
How to prepare for, and follow-up after, meetings with donors
Smart questions to ask to understand a donor’s motivations for giving
Tips for knowing when and how to ask for a gift
SPEAKERS
Lavinia Boxill
Vice Chancellor for Advancement Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Laura Frye
Director of Development Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Maria Di Mento, Host
Staff Writer Chronicle of Philanthropy
In this one-hour session, veteran major-gift fundraisers Lavinia Boxill and Laura Frye will explain what a frontline fundraiser should do to prepare for and execute a successful donor meeting. With more than thirty years of combined fundraising experience, they'll share tactics and tools they've used throughout their careers to run fruitful meetings and raise large sums over time.
