Develop a major donor fundraising programme to raise more.
Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch is a mix of training, coaching and consultancy over 6 months. You’ll get the confidence to raise more large gifts, and the tools and process to succeed with major donor fundraising as a proactive income stream, making the most of the opportunities for your organisation.
Louise has supported more than 250 charities with the knowledge & confidence to develop successful major donor fundraising. She’s got nearly 20 years experience in major gift programmes at charities of all sizes and causes.
The next cohort starts in July 2025 and runs to December (with no workshops in August).
Zero to a £25K donation!
Since the training, I’ve grown the level of support from major donors, including one from zero to a £25,000 donation with more pledged! Working with Louise moved us forward with our major donor planning & approach. We do things differently now, how we think about events, how we thank people, how we frame our asks/approaches.
Emma Mortoo
I raised a £100k gift!
I exceeded my year one income target and secured the charity’s first six-figure gift! Take this course if you’re ready to dive into major gifts fundraising and want expert support to create meaningful impact and achieve big results. It’s a game-changer for your fundraising career.
Emma Morris
Do you want the confidence, tools and skills to succeed in raising large gifts?
Then you’re in the right place to get the support you need to build a successful major donor programme with Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch.
Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch will give you:
🧱 The building blocks for major donor fundraising success
A prioritised list of potential major donors, a compelling case for support for a major donor audience, and a plan that will help your charity succeed in major donor fundraising beyond the 6 months.
Wealth of knowledge!
Being new to major donor fundraising, Louise’s ‘From Scratch’ program was the perfect springboard. The high-quality content is delivered by Louise in such a clear way, and I really enjoyed learning from other fundraisers. I’ve come away a completely different fundaiser, with helpful tips and a wealth of knowledge to put into practice.
Ellie Tyers
⚡Confidence, Accountability, momentum
The programme is designed over 6 months so you get support to implement the learnings in “real-time” and get your major donor fundraising programme off to a flying start. Each group training session gives you a community of peers you can learn from, and is followed by a one to one coaching session to ensure we keep momentum.
Feeling Inspired and Confident
Louise really knows her stuff and is a highly engaging trainer – I always came away from each session feeling inspired and more confident.
Steve Hawe
🛠 Tools and techniques to put into practice
You’ll leave with new skills and techniques, including securing and meeting potential donors, encouraging trustees and contacts to open their networks, and asking for gifts.
Great Learning Experience
The course content, speed, and delivery all made for a great learning experience. Louise was available to help and advise every step of the way.
Sarah Hulin
Experts for your learning and success
Download the From Scratch summary and case for investment to share with your manager or team.
FAQ’s
Why do I need to book a chat?
Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch is an investment so you might want to check that it’s right for you and your cause before you book. However, if you want to secure your place quickly you can email louise@summitfundraising.co.uk.
Or reserve your spot here.
How much is it?
It is £2,500+ VAT per person. If more than one person from a charity attends we offer a discount, so do get in touch.
Do I pay per person, or does the cost cover anyone from the charity attending?
The cost is for one person to attend across the 6 months, due to the small group sessions and one-to-one coaching. If more than one person from the charity wants to attend contact me to find out about a further discount.
Secured a gift of £42,000!
I secured my first major donor gift of £42,000! I definitely wouldn’t have done that without all the knowledge I learnt on Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch. It has helped us launch our major donor fundraising and given us a clear structure of how to develop it. Louise has given us the tools, insight, confidence and knowledge we needed. I highly recommend Major Donor Fundraising from Scratch – it has been a pleasure to work with Louise.
Heather Carstens
Re-engaged major donors
During the 6 months of the course, I was able to re-engage 10 major donors and obtain a gift from one that equalled their entire previous lifetime giving. The programme provides the confidence that I needed, which led to tangible results.
Shawna Barnes-Scullion
Let’s develop and grow your major donor fundraising
Get in touch if you’d like to explore working together to raise more and develop major donor fundraising you can be proud of.