Six Degrees of Major Gift Fundraising

March 10, 2020

We live in a connected world. Making the most of one’s network connections can mean a key introduction can lead to fulfilling personal and professional goals. The game ‘six degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon’ might seem frivolous but it does serve to illustrate that our connections to people of influence are closer than we might think. Ask any successful veteran fundraiser and they will tell you that if they can “get in the door,” when they leave, they will have a committed donor. The key is getting in the door – securing time with the potential major donor.

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As a statewide member-supported organization, UWP establishes a state and national presence for members as the premier resource and statewide partner of choice. Initiatives of UWP resluth in improved statewide conditions for business, nonprofits, and communities throughout the Commonwealth.

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