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"After attending Great Beginnings we increased what we use to call our major gifts by 77%, including our organizations first $100,000 gift."
— Seminar Attendee
“ I've taken classes at UCLA extention for the Certificate program in Fundraising. However, these three days are like a Master's degree! My UCLA instructors use to quote from your books often. ”
— Seminar Attendee
“ For someone who is fairly new in this field this has given me the process that is proven to be successful. All fundraisers need this course!”
— Seminar Attendee
“ My environment is challenging but I feel the tools I was given will keep me doing great major gifts work.”
— Seminar Attendee
“The Seminar started strong and only got better! Faculty is top notch. The information is so applicable to the every day activities of a fundraiser that I can’t wait to build more relationships and ask for more gifts!”
— Seminar Attendee
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Seminars for
FUNDRAISERS
Seminars for Winter/Spring 2008 is available for registration. Register online or call today
800-234-7777.
The Institute is considered one of the most effective Training Centers in the country. 10,000 who have attended can attest to its value. Many call the seminars “a life changing experience.” The 2008 series will start in February and run through May. Learn more about each seminar.
The Institute will again be offering five of our most popular Seminars:
The Art of Asking
Washington, DC - SOLD OUT February 21-22
Orange County, CA - May 21-22 SOLD OUT
NEW
Minneapolis, MN - May 13-14
Designing a Successful Campaign
Chicago, IL - March 13-14
Great Beginnings
Washington, DC. - February 25-26
Seize the Opportunity
Houston - February 11-12
SOLD OUT
Chicago - March 17-18
SOLD OUT
Orange County, CA - May 18-20
SOLD OUT
The Hydra Leadership Institute
September 3-4
The Bratsera Hotel
Hydra Island, Greece
Inside the Head & Heart of a Philanthropist
At each of our Seminars, we attempt to have a philanthropist join us for a very special session. Registrants have an opportunity to examine and probe the thinking and spirit of a philanthropist.
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Dollars & Sense
Answers for Fundraising Questions
Dollars & Sense is a monthly series started over two years ago. It’s been a great success. Email us if you have a question about fundraising. We’ll choose your questions and respond. If it’s a question out of my area of expertise (planned giving, direct mail, personnel—for instance), I’ll get the nation’s leading fundraising pundit on that topic to answer. Please email your questions...and be certain to look regularly for Dollars & Sense.
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A Remarkable Treasure Chest of Books, CDs & DVDs for Those Who Wish to Achieve Huge Success in Major and Planned Gift |

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It’s A
Wonderful Life
Jerry’s latest book.
It’s A Wonderful Life is the name of Jerry’s new book and it’s an absolute joy. You will want to give it to friends, board members, and donors.
The book is packed with witticisms, proverbs, and aphorisms, the title expresses the fun and wisdom of the book. There are 365 "Jerryisms" and one extra for Leap Year. But you can dip in on any page for a surprise and a smile, and life’s wonderful gifts.
$12.95
Hardcover, 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" 144 pages
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The Artful Journey
Updated Edition
by William T. Sturtevant
Here is the first really practical book on major gift fundraising. You'll find a step-by-step guide to ensuring effective cultivation and a successful ask. The book promises a fail-proof roadmap—and it delivers.
5.5 x 8.5, softcover
244 pages
$34.95
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