About Ascent

Our mission is to promote the joy of philanthropic giving

We do this by:

Training in Major Donor Fundraising
Coaching Major Gift Executives
Managing Major Donor Teams

Our Key Words:

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Truth
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We are here to help your charitable organisation to:

Increase annual £ income from Major Gifts
Invest wisely in your Major Gift’s Programme
Increase your understanding of philanthropists
Achieve high levels of stewardship
Achieve best practise from your team
Engage your Directors and Trustees

Bear in mind that when a donor first gives they are testing the water - how am I treated? Do I trust this charity? Will they use my money wisely? Do I feel good about this relationship?

About 3 months ago

Philanthropy is about finding the philanthropist's interests and finding a match. It's all about financial advice - how you can help them spend their money to fulfill their goals.

About 3 months ago

What's the difference between fundraising and philanthropy. Fundraising is about asking for £ gifts for your work, philanthropy is understanding the donor's values and helping them to achieve their goals through your work.

About 3 months ago

Don’t Ask in the Ask Proposal. What I mean is don't put your targeted ask £ amount in the proposal that you take to the Ask meeting, rather put in the whole project budget and during the Ask meeting you can make the decision as to what the appropriate Ask amount should be.

About a year ago

Any time a Major Gifts Executive leaves, even temporarily, there is a loss in income. However, there are ways around this. One way is to Introduce your Major Donor to everyone in your team and your Directors, the Major Donor is then familiar with lots of people not just you :-)

About a year ago

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About Ascent

Our mission is to promote the joy of philanthropic giving

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