We’re pleased to announce that MGRU is hosting a Major Gifts Ramp-Up Conference on December 3rd-4th, 2025 in Tupelo, MS!
Fundraising training events of this quality are typically priced at $1,200+ per person. Even our own events are normally $248 for one attendee or $498 for unlimited registrations. But thanks to a generous partnership with a group of major donors, we’ve done our best to reduce the financial barrier as much as possible to enable every nonprofit, large or small, to attend for a minimal investment.
Why? Because we believe money chases after ideas, and our big idea is ensuring every organization accesses these fundraising tools to scale their mission.
Normal Pricing:
$248 ONE PERSON…$498 UNLIMITED
LIMITED TIME PRICING: $97 ONE PERSON…$197 UNLIMITED!
More than 19,000 nonprofit executives from across the U.S. have already attended a Major Gifts Ramp-Up event. THEY LOVE THESE CONFERENCES (and so do their boards!). Why? Because this fast-paced, provocative training is tailored to the audience in the room.
Prepare to hear the truth in ways you’ve never experienced before—learning directly from practitioners who rejected conventional thinking and rebuilt the fundraising playbook from the ground up.
But here’s what makes this event an experience like no other…
For the first part of each day, you’ll learn in an interactive lecture setting, absorbing the exact strategies that have helped nonprofits raise billions of dollars over the past 30 years. Then, as the afternoon winds down, we take you straight into a hosted happy hour, where hors d’oeuvres and drinks are on us! It’s your chance to relax, connect, and dive deeper into your mission with MGRU Counselors and fellow nonprofit leaders with years of hands-on fundraising experience. These conversations often become the spark that ignites entire campaigns!
Major Gifts Ramp-Up is a live in-person (or virtual) financial capacity-building conference designed to challenge everything you think you know about raising money.
MGRU is all about nonprofit capacity-building. As a 501(c)(3), you have a unique advantage: the ability to secure funding from donors, corporations, and foundations who already care about the population you serve. Your mission matters! And we want to show you just how deep and wide the river of philanthropy truly is. There is far more funding available than your organization could ever exhaust, ready to underwrite the good work you do every day.
CLAIM YOUR SEAT TODAY for this upcoming Major Gifts Ramp-Up Conference—and experience a training event unlike anything you’ve ever attended!
We look forward to meeting you personally!
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Hear From Expert Fundraisers who have devoted their lives to the nonprofit sector
STEFANIE STARK
PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
Meet fundraising expert Stefanie Stark, President of Development Systems International and a true fundraising visionary. Stefanie’s journey began with a deep passion for the arts, but after a life-changing accident, she found her calling in the nonprofit sector. With over 20 years of experience working with top NGOs like the United Nations Foundation and the San Diego Museum of Art, Stefanie has become a master at connecting donors with the causes they care about. As a founding member of NANOE and an expert in the Major Gifts Ramp-Up model, she has guided nonprofits to achieve financial sustainability and impactful growth. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the best in the field!
LOUIS FAWCETT
PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANZATIONS & EXECUTIVES
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Louis Fawcett, President of NANOE. With over 20 years of leadership and fundraising expertise in nonprofit organizations, Louis has spearheaded multi-million dollar initiatives all over the world, raising millions for vital causes in Ethiopia, Haiti, China, the Caribbean and the U.S. A distinguished graduate with advanced degrees in theology, Louis’s work in international aid, education, and the arts is fueled by his unwavering passion for changing and saving lives. Be inspired by his journey and learn how impactful fundraising can make a difference in your community.
HALL POWELL
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
Discover the journey of Hall, a seasoned professional who has seamlessly blended business acumen with a passion for nonprofit success. From his early days at Powell & Company Insurance, where he mastered the art of relationship-building, to his impactful role at Johnson & Johnson, Hall's career has been defined by trust, quality, and effective marketing. After nine years in pastoral ministry, he transitioned to the nonprofit sector, where his fundraising expertise led to a $10 million capital campaign and the founding of the Amethyst Foundation. A key figure in establishing AFP chapters in Charlotte and Wilmington, NC, Hall's leadership and knowledge are unparalleled. Now, as Senior Vice-President of Development Systems International, Hall continues to help nonprofits achieve financial stability through the Major Gifts Ramp-Up model. Seize the opportunity to learn from a fundraising veteran with over 40 years of fundraising success!
JIMMY LAROSE
FOUNDER & ARCHITECT, MAJOR GIFTS RAMP-UP
Get ready to be inspired by Jimmy LaRose, a trailblazer in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership with a fundraising career spanning over 30 years. Known for his innovative approach that prioritizes donors over programs, Jimmy has impacted change-makers globally through his work with the U.S. State Department and numerous international organizations. His work as an entrepreneur, author, fundraiser, speaker has raised hundreds of millions of dollars around the world for people in need. His best-selling book RE-IMAGINING PHILANTHROPY has been named by BookAuthority as one of the 100 Best Philanthropy Books of All Time. Jimmy inspires leaders to rethink their approach to giving. Don’t miss this chance to be part of his movement that's transforming philanthropy.
