And we have encouraging news. Over the past month, our team has interviewed donors from across the country to hear their perspective on the future of philanthropy in the midst of the worldwide pandemic.

Traditionally, major gift fundraising has been difficult during the summer months. From July through August donors tend to vacation, engage in more quality time with family, cut back on formal meetings, and in general don’t respond as promptly to requests for face time.

Lou Bruggman, lead strategist for Contour Strategies captures insight and advice from an interview with Bill Hautt, executive advisor to the Contour Strategies team.