How to Find Large Donors & Land $500 Million Donation

How to Land Large Donations for Your Nonprofit

While surfing the web, I came across a great article from Software Advice, Inc. that explores a topic every nonprofit should care about: how to find and secure large donations.

While many nonprofits value small donations (and rightly so!), data shows that up to 75% of a nonprofit’s revenue comes from major donors—individuals who give $1 million or more.

However, acquiring these types of donors isn’t easy. It requires time, strategy, and persistence. Many nonprofits struggle to execute a solid plan for reaching high-net-worth individuals.

Expert Insight: Andrew Cope, SVCF

To get a better understanding of what works, Andrew Cope, VP of Development at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), was interviewed. With over 21 years of fundraising experience, Cope led efforts behind the foundation’s $500 million donation from Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook.

Key Takeaway

Based on Cope’s insights, the article outlines five actionable strategies that nonprofits can use to land major gifts and boost their fundraising success.

 Click here to read the 5 tips to landing a big-time donor

If your organization is looking to scale, these strategies could help you reach your next major gift milestone.