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Your 2026 Major Gifts Plan: Aspirational but Realistic
Big goals without a real plan?
That’s the fastest way to create burnout instead of breakthroughs.
I’ve seen it too often: a board sets a bold fundraising target, the team nods, and suddenly everyone’s sprinting toward a number that doesn’t match reality. Sound familiar?
In this week’s episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share exactly how to build a 2026 major gifts plan that’s aspirational but realistic, one that inspires confidence instead of chaos.
You’ll hear stories from the field, a simple three-scenario model that calms anxiety, and practical steps to right-size your portfolio so…
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