Comments on: Major Gift Fundraising By The Numbers

By: Christopher Wakefield

Christopher Wakefield — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 12:39:33 +0000

Ms. Hay,

This was a fantastic article and the infographics added a sense of clarity to the piece. A real pleasure to read!

By: SL Leonard | 12 Fundraising Strategies Every Non-Profit Needs

SL Leonard | 12 Fundraising Strategies Every Non-Profit Needs — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:51:13 +0000

[…] Did you know that roughly 12% of donors in the U.S. account for nearly 88 percent of the annual fundraising by non-profits? It may sound like a pipe dream that you’ll find a major donor for your non-profit, but they are certainly out there. Do you have someone committed to hunting down one of these major donors? Do you have a strategy to find and retain them? This could be an answer to year-to-year budgetary concerns, so you need to make that effort. […]

By: Risk vs. Reward: Rethink Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices - Clairification

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:14:07 +0000

[…] Major individual gifts account for the lion’s share of philanthropy, with 88% of dollars raised coming from 12% of donors. The number one reason people don’t give is […]

By: 7 Powerful Nonprofit Opportunities: Your Path to Success in 2017 (Pt.1) - Clairification

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 03:34:54 +0000

[…] Did you know that of all U.S. donors, 12 percent account for the lion’s share of the money raised—88 percent! […]

By: 7 Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Master in 2017 - NonProfit PRO

7 Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Master in 2017 - NonProfit PRO — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:24:45 +0000

[…] 80 to 90 percent of an average nonprofit’s annual fundraising. Of all U.S. donors, 12 percent account for the lion’s share of the money raised—88 percent! So embracing major-gift fundraising […]

By: Sheila Ferguson

Sheila Ferguson — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:20:29 +0000

Good info! Thanks

By: 5 Powerful Nonprofit Opportunities: Your Path to Success in 2016 - Clairification

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:05:48 +0000

[…] I hope this one isn’t controversial for you. 80% of the money in the U.S., according to Giving USA, comes from individuals. And of these donors, 12% account for the lion’s share of the money raised – 88%! […]

By: Clairity Click-it Special Edition: Major Gift Fundraising - Clairification

Clairity Click-it Special Edition: Major Gift Fundraising - Clairification — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:37:45 +0000

[…] [INFOGRAPHIC] Major Gift Fundraising By The Numbers. This is a truly excellent primer to major gift fundraising from Bloomerang, designed by Jennifer […]

By: 3 Surefire Ways To Identify Major Gift Prospects | GuideStar Blog

3 Surefire Ways To Identify Major Gift Prospects | GuideStar Blog — Fri, 01 May 2015 13:11:48 +0000

[…] Major gifts and major gift donors are defined in various ways. Suffice to say, they are the backbone of any major campaign and of virtually all giving for every nonprofit relying mostly on fundraising funds to sustain their budget and mission. This is especially true when you consider that 12% of donors provide 88% of all dollars given. […]