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Asking High-Net-Worth Philanthropists for $1M+ Major Gifts

Major gift fundraising is not begging; it is inviting a donor to create a permanent legacy. Discover the 4-part endowment ask framework.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
September 05, 20244 min read
Asking High-Net-Worth Philanthropists for $1M+ Major Gifts

The Legacy Invitation Ask Script

Recommended Spoken Script
"Given your family's lifelong passion for clean water access, we want to invite you to establish the Sarah & Robert Miller Clean Water Endowment with a foundational commitment of $1.5M. This fund will permanently support 120 community filtration centers, providing clean water to 40,000 children every year in perpetuity."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

2-Minute Spoken Drill

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice major donor endowment asks in Dehurdle's Philanthropy Sandbox.

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