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# Soliciting Major Campaign Gifts

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### Nothing in major gift fundraising is quite as challenging or fulfilling as making the ask.

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This guide is a great starting place for first-time solicitors and volunteers.

### What’s included:

- How to prepare for and strategize solicitations.
- How to arrange meetings with prospective donors.
- What to do once you finally meet face-to-face.
- How to ask for a gift from a major donor prospect.
- How to follow up if they’re interested, and what to do if they aren’t.

### Download: Soliciting Major Campaign Gifts

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