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August 27, 2024

The Perfect Campaign Cabinet Fundraising Chair – Charlotte Berry

The Perfect Campaign Cabinet Fundraising Chair – Charlotte Berry is an article by Jimmy LaRose about his dear friend Charlotte who always ensured fundraising campaign success. Jimmy is the architect of the Major Gifts Ramp-Up Model. Here’s what LaRose has to share: What is a Campaign Cabinet Fundraising Chair? Simply put, the chair of a fundraising campaign is a key leader who organizes a group of fellow volunteers who generate contributions to the campaign. Do […]
September 4, 2024

Tom Reed is a Major Gifts Ramp-Up Expert

Tom Reed, veteran CEO and fundraising expert is a Major Gifts Ramp-Up Counselor with Development Systems International. Let’s hear what Tom has to share: About 7 years ago I read a book called Reimagining Philanthropy by Jimmy LaRose. It was a fascinating challenge to everything I had become accustomed to in the nonprofit sector, having been the Executive Director of a premier charity in Santa Barbara, CA for over 20 years. In the back of […]
September 12, 2024

Habitat for Humanity & Major Gifts Ramp-Up

Habitat for Humanity & Major Gifts Ramp-Up is author and veteran fundraiser Louis Fawcett’s take on how local Habitat programs supercharge their mission using Major Gifts Ramp-Up. Here’s what Fawcett has to share: Is God calling you to re-imagine your Habitat? I don’t know about you, but every time I hear the story of Moses, I think about the call God has placed on my life. You see, the story of Moses is about all […]
December 12, 2024

Major Gifts Ramp-Up THE BOOK

Major Gifts Ramp-Up THE BOOK is nonprofit management veteran Denise McMahan’s review of what may be the greatest nonprofit fundraising book of all time. Here’s McMahon’s take on Joanne Oppelt & Jimmy LaRose’s multi-million dollar fundraising guide. Having been a fundraiser in my past life, I was excited and honored to review Major Gifts Ramp-Up: Money Is Oxygen—Without It, Charity Can’t Breathe. A lot has changed since I ran an annual giving program for my […]