

Secrets of Major Gift Fundraising
Rudy Massimo, Philanthropic and Leadership Consultant

Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 9:00 to 10:30 AM (Networking and light breakfast at 8:30 AM)
Location: Alzheimer Society, 18-360 George St. N Peterborough, K9H 7E7 (in the basement of Peterborough Square next to the Farmers Market, click here for directions and more information about visiting the Alzheimer Society)
Registration: Register via Eventbrite
While many fundraisers and boards are intimidated by the idea of asking for Major Gifts, the truth is that any charity can raise Major Gifts, with the right approach. This enjoyable session with Rudy will give you and your team concrete and applicable ideas you can start right away. Bring your leadership. Bring your volunteers. Bring your questions and dilemmas. Whether you have been too intimidated to start Major Gifts, or a very experienced MG officer, you will leave with the inspiration to build or better your own Major Gifts program.
Session objectives:
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Answer questions and dilemmas
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Ensure a basic understanding of Major Gift fundraising
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Give concrete ideas about Major Gift fundraising
About Rudy
Rudy Massimo (he/him) is an in-demand public speaker, community leader, and consultant. He is currently the volunteer Chair, Principal Gifts Cabinet for JDRF’s $100 Million National Campaign to Accelerate, which just hit $70 million with two years to go. As a staff member he has previously held senior leadership roles at Outward Bound Canada, Shawnigan Lake School, and Lakefield College School. He has provided strategic advice to many charitable organizations around the world, and in his former roles as Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Advancement, and Head of External Relations, Rudy has facilitated more than $100 million in Major Gifts. We are fortunate to have this opportunity to learn from him, ask questions, and be inspired that we too can raise Major Gifts.