Nonprofits are scaling their ambitions and mega-donors are answering the call with gifts so sizeable, they are changing the trajectory of organizations for years to come.

So how do you attract these "mega" gifts?

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner. This year, amidst heightened demands for racial equity coupled with the ongoing health and economic impacts associated with COVID-19, the day marks a distinct opportunity for individuals to support causes they care about. However, planning on the part of your organization is crucial!

In this article, we lay out an agenda to help your organization plan for success on Giving Tuesday and consider ways to use the day as an opportunity to expand the sense of community among your donor base.

In Part 2 of our Attracting "Mega" Philanthropy series, we will be joined by Cheryl Dorsey, President at Echoing Green, to discuss what it takes to attract, solicit, and manage an influx of donations and mega-gifts in the moment. Additionally, we will explore the barriers to capital and mega-philanthropy that many organizations led by people of color face.

Orr Group's CJ Orr, Vice President, will facilitate the conversation.

In Part 3 of our Attracting "Mega" Philanthropy series, we will be joined for an exclusive conversation with one of the country’s most generous philanthropists - David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of The Carlyle Group - to explore the key motivators behind major contributions and to discuss sophisticated and strategic approaches to philanthropic giving.

Orr Group's Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Steve Orr, will facilitate the conversation.

Join us in welcoming Kennedy to Orr Group! We couldn't be more excited for Kennedy to apply her background in event planning and relationship building as an Associate on our team. In her new role, Kennedy will work alongside our nonprofit partners to conduct research and support their fundraising operations.

Read Kennedy's full bio here.

This month we are also welcoming Natalie to the Orr Group team. In her role as Associate, Natalie will build upon her experience offering development support to a series of local and national organizations and campaigns. Natalie has already begun working with our team to aid fundraising operations and provide administrative assistance to our nonprofit partners.

Check out Natalie's full bio here.

Last week, Orr Group fulfilled Parker Jewish Institute's vision for a virtual gala, honoring frontline heros who have stepped up in unimaginable ways. This year’s event proved to be the highest net revenue event in the last four years.

We're proud to have worked alongside Parker Jewish Institute for the past four years, and look forward to continuing our partnership!

Earlier this month, Orr Group successfully executed its fourth annual fundraising event with Equal Justice Works, raising $2.9M.

Despite leadership recruitment and fundraising being initially impacted by the pandemic, Orr Group worked alongside the Equal Justice Works' team to seamlessly transition the Annual Dinner into a virtual event, with nearly 800 registrations.

Congratulations to the Orr Group and Equal Justice Works teams for another successful event!

To close out our series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Nonprofit Sector, Managing Directors, Craig Shelley and Kelly Dunphy, led a discussion with special guests Marco Davis, President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, and Elliott Gaskins, Managing Director of Development at Share Our Strength, on the importance of diversifying leadership and the impact it has on organizational culture and fundraising.

Access the full recording here.