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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
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, …
Building Trust Between the Donor and Organization
Building trust is simply building a relationship that is founded on honesty and sincerity as well as transparency. Small measures over time reveal whom you are, and build that trust that encourages the interaction of the donor. These are some tried and true ways to build trust: Listen. Engage the donor in conversation that helps …