June 24, 2025

San Antonio Nonprofits Rally for Major Gifts Ramp-Up

San Antonio Nonprofits Rally for Major Gifts Ramp-Up is fundraising veteran Jim Eskin’s take on a July 2025 conference event that’s taking the River City by storm! Here’s what Eskin has to share: When Louis Fawcett first reached out about organizing a Major Gifts Ramp-Up (MGRU) conference in San Antonio, we jumped at the idea. When he shared that Bexar County has 19,451 millionaire households with a net worth of $10,000,000 plus we said “We’ve got to […]
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from | 501c3.buzz
June 28, 2025

Mexican American Catholic College Celebrates San Antonio Nonprofits

Mexican American Catholic College Celebrates San Antonio Nonprofits highlights MACC’s commitment to the River City’s charitable sector. As planning began at the beginning of the year, Louis Fawcett and I were thinking in the neighborhood of 50 to 60 San Antonio nonprofit leaders participating in the Major Gifts Ramp-Up Conference planned for July 23-24, 2025. We agreed that if attendance grew beyond that level that would be a welcome problem. We knew we were heading […]
from | NANOE News
June 29, 2025

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone?

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone is Joanne Oppelt’s take on the #1 REASON WHY fundraising campaigns fail. Here’s what she has to share: If you’re like the CEOs I know, it is tough to find good fundraising talent. Successful development professionals are few and far between. The way I see it, the problem is that fundraisers are not taught how to fundraise correctly, that is, in the most cost-efficient methods that result in […]
from | Major Gifts Ramp-Up News
June 29, 2025

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone?

Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone is Joanne Oppelt’s take on the #1 REASON WHY fundraising campaigns fail. Here’s what she has to share: If you’re like the CEOs I know, it is tough to find good fundraising talent. Successful development professionals are few and far between. The way I see it, the problem is that fundraisers are not taught how to fundraise correctly, that is, in the most cost-efficient methods that result in […]
from | Nonprofit Hub
July 3, 2025

[PODCAST] Decoding the Secret Language of Fundraising – Becca Segovia

Decoding the Secret Language of Fundraising Stepping into fundraising can feel like learning a new language—but in this episode, Becca Segovia, founder of GCS Partners, helps decode it all. From her unexpected leap from banking to a 25-year career in nonprofit development, Becca shares practical wisdom, accessible definitions, and real-world strategies for navigating donor relationships, making a compelling case for support, and introducing innovation in legacy systems. Whether you’re new to the sector or looking […]
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June 16, 2025

Jim Eskin, Mary Yearwood on Winning Grants In 2025

Jim Eskin, Mary Yearwood on Winning Grants In 2025 is an eye-opening conversation between fundraising veteran Jim Eskin and grants expert Mary Yearwood. This is a must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing funding landscape. With federal dollars tightening and private grants more competitive than ever, they tackle what’s working now in grantsmanship, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to pivot with strategy and confidence. Mary—whose firm has secured over $125 million in […]
April 30, 2025

6 Steps To Organizing a Successful Charity Walk Fundraiser

6 Steps to Organizing a Successful Charity Walk Fundraiser is Sharon Redd’s step-by-step guide to planning a walk event that leaves participants and volunteers excited for the next one—while strengthening your organization’s financial position to continue making a meaningful impact in the community. Pulling off a charity walk fundraiser might seem daunting, but if you do it right, it’s one of the most rewarding ways to rally a community around a cause. You’re not just […]
February 27, 2025

Do Great Fundraisers Ever Really Retire?

Do Great Fundraisers Ever Really Retire is a thoughtful article written by nonprofit veteran Jim Eskin. Here’s what he has to share: For the record, I proudly am a contrarian. I fully accept that in many respects I am different from most people. And that’s what makes life interesting and fun. A huge example is retirement. I genuinely respect that most people relish the thought of their so-called senior years giving them freedom over their […]

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