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Our philanthropic advancement model employs a high-touch, relationship-based approach steeped in hospitality and custom-tailored to the major donor. Long-term major gift fundraising is key to any organization and is only successful when built upon a solid operational foundation.
MEET BEN STARLING
Ben’s founding of Southern Philanthropy in 2015 was the result of a decade of calls and inquiries requesting guidance from fundraisers and philanthropists. His advice was solid, with gut-level honesty. Ben became known for his willingness to help any organization, and then send a written report with practical, actionable steps to success.
Latest Blog Posts
Pastors, Clergy, Ministry Leaders Are People, Too
Autumn brings harvests, and times of thanks for many blessings. October is set aside to thank those who minister to us — those working to lead and aid ministries. Because we so often lean on them in their jobs, those in the ministry are often overlooked when it’s time for recognition. It’s part of their …
Final Morehouse Students Gifted Loans
Changing lives — isn’t that what philanthropy is ultimately about? Billionaire Robert F. Smith did just that in June at a commencement speech at Morehouse College. To the surprise of everyone in attendance, he announced he’d be paying off the student loans for every 2019 graduating senior at the private black men’s college in Atlanta, …
Best Donor Gifts Can Be Spontaneous – And Small
Staying in touch with donors, letting them know you’re thinking of them, is part of major gift fundraising. Anyone can send out the organizational swag, but personalizing a gift is always the better way to go. This doesn’t mean an engraved silver box — though there’s nothing wrong with that. The gift can be small, …