Major Donor Fundraising Training – Abbey Solutions UK

Transform your approach to philanthropy. Unlock major gifts.

At Abbey Solutions, we deliver major donor fundraising training that equips charities, non-profits, and fundraising professionals with the skills to secure transformational gifts.

Our experience reaches beyond the charity sector — we have worked with Family Offices and the global private bank Julius Baer, giving us unparalleled insight into the priorities, expectations, and decision-making processes of high-net-worth individuals and their advisors.

All our training is grounded in ethical fundraising and GDPR-compliant donor engagement, ensuring your organisation builds trust while meeting the highest legal and professional standards.

Why Major Donor Fundraising Matters

Major donors are often the key to delivering ambitious projects and achieving long-term impact. But success depends on approaching them with the right balance of professionalism, authenticity, and strategic planning.

Our major gifts fundraising training helps you:

  • Identify and research high-potential donors

  • Build meaningful relationships with philanthropists and their representatives

  • Confidently make the ask for transformational gifts

  • Develop a stewardship plan that keeps donors engaged for years — all while ensuring GDPR compliance

Our Proven Training Approach

We blend fundraising best practice with direct experience working in high-value philanthropy circles. You’ll leave with the tools, confidence, and perspective needed to thrive in major donor fundraising.

Our core modules include:

  1. Donor Mindset Mastery – Understand motivations and overcome the fear of asking.

  2. Prospect Research – Ethical, efficient, and GDPR-compliant techniques for identifying the right supporters.

  3. Cultivation Strategies – Build genuine, trust-based connections that inspire giving.

  4. The Art of the Ask – Master timing, language, and presentation for maximum impact.

  5. Stewardship & Retention – Keep donors inspired and engaged long after their first gift.

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

  • Fundraising managers and teams seeking to grow major gift income

  • CEOs and senior leaders involved in donor engagement

  • Trustees and board members responsible for fundraising strategy

  • Development teams managing high-value donor relationships

Flexible Delivery Options

We can deliver training in the format that best suits your organisation:

  • In-person workshops anywhere in the UK

  • Virtual major donor fundraising training for remote teams

  • One-to-one coaching for senior leaders and key staff

  • Bespoke in-house programmes tailored to your donor base and goals

Why Choose Abbey Solutions?

Our expertise bridges the worlds of non-profits and high-net-worth philanthropy. From advising charities and foundations to working directly with Family Offices and Julius Baer bank, we understand how major donors think, what they expect, and how to engage them meaningfully.

We also ensure your fundraising strategies are fully GDPR compliant, protecting donor privacy and safeguarding your organisation’s reputation.

Take the Next Step Towards Fundraising Excellence

Let us help you unlock the full potential of your major donor programme.

📞 Call: +44 (0)207 859 4701
📧 Email: gosia@abbeysolutions.co.uk

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