Ruth Irwin

I hope you find this book to be a practical ‘how to do it’ book. I honestly think it is one of the most difficult programmes to get right. It is very easy to grasp the theory of major donor fundraising but it is enormously difficult to practise it. I hope there is lots in this book to consume you and you can feel free to dip in and out of it as you successfully walk your journey, developing your skills in the major gift field. There are certain ingredients that bring success and I share these within this book.

It is my greatest hope that you have great success in your major donor programme. If I have played a part in increasing your organisational income from major gifts and in turn your work is transforming more lives for good, I am delighted! Thank you for reading this book and please leave a review.

Ruth

For over 30 years Ruth has worked as a major gift fundraising consultant in the UK heading up her own Consultancy and then as Business Development Director and Board Member for the UK’s Chapter One Group/Ketchum Inc Consultancy followed by Major Gift Director for the London based Domain Group. She is currently the Principal and Founder of Ascent Philanthropy.

Ruth is a writer and blogger and is passionate about helping non-profits with their major gift programmes either by enhancing the work of the philanthropy team or overseeing the introduction of a new major gift programme.

Ruth is a member of an Anglican church in Bletchley, England and is motivated by her faith to help non-profits, charities and ministries increase their income to help more beneficiaries and make the world a better place.

www.ascentphilanthropy.co.uk

Book Two to follow:

Major Gifts Unwrapped – 49 Principles for the Accomplished Major Donor Fundraiser