Amy Eisenstein

APRIL 16, 2025

Great piece, Amy! Love the idea of ‘Make America Kind Again, a.k.a. MAKA. Maybe we could start this desperately needed movement!! Also, #9… think like the recipient of the message; what would they want to hear and how do you want to make them feel or respond to your message. Finally… what to do when writer’s block hits– how I wish I could take my computer into the shower!

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MARCH 21, 2025

As someone who works in the parks field I totally agree! I’ve been telling people to just get out into nature for years. It has so many benefits.

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MARCH 19, 2025

Wouldnt it be great if you could exercise while you work? Here are 6 tips to literally "walk your way" to raising major gifts at your nonprofit.

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Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In stressful times for you and your nonprofit, it's essential to focus on what you can control and get a grip on what you can't. Here are some helpful tips.

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Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I so enjoy your inspirational blogs, Amy. Especially today’s. Thank you for your dedication to keeping us centered during challenging times and focusing in on what matters most. Thank you for sharing your bad-ass-ness with all of us!

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When I was in my early 30’s, I was a Development Director, and would meet with a Program Director 20 years older than me to go over things. If the meeting was in her office, she would sit behind her big desk, and point out a chair. If you sat in it, you sunk very low due to the very-used cushion. However, you were at a low vantage point and had to look up at her!

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 15, 2025

Hi Amy, Congratulations on all those milestones and great thinking. I enjoyed this post and appreciate all of the advice. I hope you have a wonderful year in 2025, and it brings all the best that changes can provide.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 8, 2025

Learn how to communicate effectively by using words and tone that foster trust, respect, and better relationships in nonprofit leadership and life.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 8, 2025

Hi Amy, I agree 100% in the power of TOV (tone of voice) and POV (point of view) in communicating effectively; they’re critical. We’re looking to raise major gifts and new donors this year. I have a prospect list, but I’d like to approach and communicate with them in the most strategic and thoughtful way. Can you help us develop a plan for this?

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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Amy Eisenstein

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I found this article extremely useful! Thanks for sharing Amy! Now, I want to share this with friends and family and with family members set our goals for 2025!!

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

You are so amazing and energetic and goal-oriented that you’ve really inspired me to announce my (much more modest) goals more openly with friends. Thanks for helping all of us!

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Amy Eisenstein

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Just want to say “thank you, Amy” for the inspiration this past year, when I was part of the Raising Major Gifts training. I always find your words inspiring and encouraging, and that really helps my day-to-day efforts. Happy New Year!

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We have a problem, today, with a non-profit board. We temporarily hired a president for 12 months with a 6 month evaluation timeframe. This date passed and when board members were questioned, the situation was rebuffed. Again, this man who is not competent and is corrupt, is not being ‘evaluated’ He is a bully and frightens people. Now the ‘messenger’, maybe today, will be asked to leave -vote could be 5 to 5.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Very motivating, thank you, Amy! There’s a saying that has been running through my brain: Don’t mourn, organize. I’m now thinking, Don’t mourn, fundraise!

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Hi Amy, I am transitioning back to major gifts from grants and trust development. I am committing myself to raising major gifts and achieving fame and fortune for my organisation. I am so happy I came across this exciting and useful program!

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hi Amy Yes, voting is such a privilege. In Australia, it is compulsory to vote at all elections: local, state and at a national level. People around the world are watching your election with much interest. Thanks for posting and encouraging others to exercise their right to vote.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

With a tumultuous election season, multiple natural disasters and other worldwide conflicts, here are 11 ways fundraisers and nonprofit leaders can de-stress.

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Amy Eisenstein

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Are your nonprofit board meetings boring? Read this post to reengage board members and make your board meetings more meaningful.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As I always say about fundraising, one size does not fit all. I think fundraising can be both a cycle and a timeline; perhaps best represented in stacked cycles guiding our relationships with donors depending on the length, amount etc. of their gifts. You are truly pointing out the need to segment your donor base and address the varying communication and stewardship needs of these donors within the segments to deepen the relationships.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Thank you for digging deeper into this! They might be key steps, but as the relationship builds and evolves, this cycle likely evolves into something more tailored. Honestly Amy, I think a lot of burnout and boredom from development professionals stems from the inability to reach beyond traditional ways of thinking and get creative with the donor relationship.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

THANK YOU! I’ve always felt the cycle was very transactional and more focused on “bringing in the money” I appreciate your thought process here!

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We’ve always described fundraising in the context of a cycle. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Here's a modern look at raising major gifts.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We’ve always described fundraising in the context of a cycle. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Here's a modern look at raising major gifts.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We’ve always described fundraising in the context of a cycle. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Here's a modern look at raising major gifts.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In reply to Chris Stoddard. Hi Chris – I’m guessing you’re asking me about AI (not steak sauce). Here’s a post to check out.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dear Amy, I am very grateful to have received your gift of two books that I am sure will help us raise more funds for our organization. Thank you so very much! Ann Miller Woodford Founder/Board member One Dozen Who Care, Inc.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

I recently learned about the power of women in fundraising. While our perspective in the lower Caribbean may differ, I agree that change is needed. As a woman who fundraises, we deserve equal recognition and trust, regardless of gender. ‘As a woman who has asked for donations, I have encountered many offenses. So gradually on your advice Amy, to commit to empowering my non-profit, I feel more secure.

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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 20, 2024

Women make up the majority of fundraisers, but many of them doubt their fundraising skills. Read this post to learn why you're already an amazing fundraiser.

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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 7, 2024

Please give examples of women-owned business that “serve” the nonprofit sector? This is not a definition that I am familiar with. A publisher of books for hospital personnel? A food service company that supplies local colleges? A clothing manufacturing company that makes uniforms for high school athletic teams? Is this what you mean? I co-founded and ran a $2M+ nonprofit with 22 employees that I built from a $5K loan.

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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 8, 2024

In reply to Pamela Belyea. Hi Pamela – Thanks for your question. I was thinking more along the lines of consulting companies (grant writers, prospect researchers, strategic planners, nonprofit board experts, nonprofit headhunters, etc.) and what I do… capital campaign consulting. I would also include vendors who make donor CRM’s or wealth screening, etc.

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