Major Gifts Fundraising Archives

December 18, 2024

Stefanie Stark Takes the Helm at America’s No. 1 Major Gifts Fundraising Company

Stefanie Stark was recently named president of the world renowned major gifts fundraising firm Development Systems International (DSI). Founder Jimmy LaRose celebrated by sharing, “Stefanie’s ascension has been unprecedented. She’s raised millions and makes charities’ dreams come true. Stefanie is DSI’s future!” She is a distinguished nonprofit management expert with nearly three decades of experience in the charitable sector. As President of Development Systems International (DSI), she champions the Major Gifts Ramp-Up (MGRU) Model and […]

July 17, 2025

MGRU Major Gifts Ramp-Up WEBSITE ADDRESS

Major Gifts Ramp-Up launches Game-Changing Web Platform for Fundraising Success

MGRU launches Game-Changing Website for Fundraising Success is a important announcement made by America’s leading group of major gifts fundraisers. For decades, nonprofit leaders seeking capital, fundraising, and endowment campaign support have faced the same frustrating options: expensive consultants, inflexible contracts, and models that raised money for buildings but left operations scrambling, for operations but not equipment or facilities, or for an endowment to meet future, not current, financial needs. All of that changes with […]

October 18, 2026

John Keuffer – Meet a Major Gifts Ramp-Up Expert

John Keuffer – Meet a Major Gifts Ramp-Up Expert is a timely article about the power of raising large gifts written by a veteran nonprofit CEO. Here’s what John Keuffer believes about major donors and nonprofit capacity-building. Some think that because someone has a high net worth, they are morally obligated to give to their nonprofit because their nonprofit has a tremendously high need and it’s the moral obligation of the rich to give because […]

October 28, 2026

Eskin Fundraising Training Presents Major Gifts Countdown Guide

Eskin Fundraising Training Presents Major Gifts Countdown Guide helps nonprofits build financial stability, expand programs, and serve more people. In this Major Gifts Countdown Guide, Jim Eskin shares practical strategies to identify major donors, build lasting donor relationships, overcome the fear of asking, and inspire greater generosity. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, board member, or fundraising professional, these lessons can help you approach major gifts with confidence and strengthen support for your mission. No non-profit […]