Fundraisers often struggle with knowing when an ask is too aggressive—or when it’s simply bold enough. This blog unpacks how discomfort, curiosity, and timing can turn ambitious solicitations into transformational gifts.

Writing a case for support isn’t just about explaining your needs—it’s about helping donors see themselves in your vision. Here’s what makes a case effective (and what to avoid), based on 20 years of fundraising experience.

Discover five powerful mindset shifts to help you overcome doubt, connect with donors, and raise more—no matter what the world throws your way. Fundraising success starts with how you think.

If you've ever left a donor meeting wondering what you could’ve done differently, the answer may not be a better pitch—but better questions. In this post, we share conversation starters that reveal donor motivations, strengthen relationships, and make your next ask more impactful.

In this post, Peter Heller shares why every donor interaction—from informal conversations to formal asks—requires a clear goal, a next step, and the flexibility to pivot when the unexpected happens.

In this blog discover how to boost donor engagement with five proven strategies to strengthen relationships and grow individual giving. Learn how to connect, communicate, and make confident asks that inspire lasting support.

Peter Heller inspires nonprofit leaders to turn small donations into major support by building strong donor relationships and thinking big. Learn how to unlock significant gifts with his examples and by aligning donors’ passions with your mission.

Individual giving is crucial for nonprofits, offering more flexibility and long-term support than corporate or foundation funding. Focusing on individual donors helps ensure financial stability and sustainability.

This blog explores creative donor recognition ideas with unique themes that go beyond plaques, fostering deeper connections and inspiring lasting engagement.

Want bigger gifts for your nonprofit? Be bold and specific. Instead of letting donors take the lead, clearly state your needs with a specific amount, timeframe, and purpose. Confident asks lead to bigger commitments.

Heller Fundraising Group connects clients with a trusted network of nonprofit experts, from finance and legal advisors to branding, architecture, and more. Our tailored approach meets nonprofit organization’s unique needs, ensuring success in fundraising, capital campaigns, and beyond.

Learn the key differences between a Capital Campaign and a Major Gift Program to determine which is right for your organization. Explore strategies for donor engagement, relationship-building, and fundraising tactics to help you succeed in both short-term and long-term efforts.

Learn how treating major donors like royal children can harm your nonprofit's fundraising success. Discover key strategies for building strong, balanced relationships with donors while maintaining respect and confidence.

Learn about our partnership with Frailty Myths, an inspiring nonprofit led by women, queer, & people of color (POC), all dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities & challenging oppressive narratives.

This blog debunks myths and explores why competitive salaries matter in the nonprofit sector.

Learn how to attract passionate donors and cultivate meaningful relationships for lasting impact with the top 10 insights from our recent training session with Vistage. Prioritize quality over quantity and shift your narrative to inspire transformative giving.

Discover crucial strategies for nonprofit success and delve into key insights, ranging from converting members into donors to maintaining a strategic balance for heightened fundraising efforts.

Boost fundraising success with the Natural Networks Excel Worksheet. Harness existing connections and accelerate your potential. Download the Free Tool and make a lasting impact for your cause.

Craft an impactful fundraising narrative with our Story Flowchart Tool. Use our Free Tool to help you tell your nonprofit's story with clarity and inspire donors to make a difference.

In this blog, Peter Heller interviews a selection of nonprofit consultants from the Heller Fundraising Group. How do fundraising clients transform and benefit from working with us? Read more to find out!

Our consultant, Gary Friedmann, has helped dozens of nonprofits raise over $60 million over the last 30 years. In this blog, he provides expert fundraising advice and top tips for nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Our consultant, Lisa Mantone, provides expert fundraising advice, top tips for individual giving, capital campaigns, feasibility studies and endowment campaigns in this informative Q&A blog.

Peter Heller and fundraising consultants with The Heller Fundraising Group share their expert advice and top 5 tips for nonprofits everywhere.

Our team of expert fundraising consultants provide advice, top tips for individual giving, capital campaigns, feasibility studies and endowment campaigns in this informative Q&A blog.

AlliesInAction.com interviews Peter Heller about his views on the ways to improve the world through allyship and supporting nonprofits everywhere for a just world.

Should you use your own emotional insights to raise funds for your nonprofit? Our guest blogger & mental health expert, Dr. Abishek Allam, shares marketing examples & his expert insights on why emotions are important to include in your nonprofit fundraising campaigns.

Guest blogger, Kenneth Cerini, explains a multistep process to help nonprofit organizations measure and report on their social impact. How well does your organization address a social issue or cause? There are 6 key steps that can you can use to help measure your nonprofit’s contribution to the overall wellbeing of society.

Why should you hire a fundraising consultant? - To help you break through barriers to raise a lot more money! The Heller Fundraising Group consistently guides its clients to raise more money than ever before. The secret to our success; combining our philosophy and our expert practical strategy and tactics.

Nonprofit directors are often subject area experts, but not necessarily financial experts. For many, the task of shepherding an organization’s financial resources can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Read on to learn the questions you should ask to craft a financial beliefs profile that will help your organization prepare to find the right professional management team.

Soliciting a gift is a performance, isn’t it? Why not prepare the way a performer does? Pragmatic suggestions from this opera-singer-turned-major-gift-fundraiser will help you be your best self at a solicitation meeting.