Securing a major gift for your organization is no small feat, and your achievement should be celebrated! But don’t let the celebration distract you from the fact that your work isn’t done yet. Major donor relationships are delicate and highly valuable to your nonprofit, meaning you need to approach them with care every step of the way—even after you receive a donation.
Once you receive a major gift, move to the next integral part of the major donor fundraising cycle: donor stewardship. In this guide, we’ll cover four steps you should take post-solicitation to steward and sustain your major donor relationships long-term.
