Session Description: What does it really take to secure a transformational gift?
For decades, university advancement has been seen as the gold standard of fundraising sophistication. But some of the most ambitious, innovative, and successful fundraising campaigns are happening beyond the sector - across local Australian and global for-purpose organisations tackling urgent, complex challenges at scale.
While many advancement programs are built around systems and pipelines, the country's most significant gifts are rarely the result of process alone. They are shaped by bold leadership, precise timing, and a deep understanding of donor motivation.
In this session, DGB Global shares insights and stories from campaigns across several sectors - revealing what sits behind some of the most impressive philanthropic commitments. From early identification through to stewardship, we will explore the patterns, decisions, and leadership moments that define successful major gift strategy that can be applied by you at your institution.
Key take aways:
• The critical factors that underpin 7–8 figure gifts globally
• A redefined moves management model looking through an “allocationS" lens (enlisting the support of the right people to land the largest gifts possible)
• A clearer understanding of what actually moves donors at scale
• Lessons from Australian and global for-purpose organisations that can be directly and immediately applied to advancement