Big Ask Gift Program
Client wins.
Everyone on this page came from the Big Ask Gift Program. Each one is a participant who enrolled and self-reported.
18
Participants
In their
own words
own words
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
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I needed a new $100,000 major donor and I closed the gift after about 12 months and it was $120,000. I am thrilled!!!
Amy, BAG Client
One participant, self-reported.
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The wall.
Eighteen participants. First names only. In their own words.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Secured a 6 figure multi year pledge, representing the largest gift in the organization's history. First six figure multi year grant $70K per year for 2 years. We secured this with just ONE phone call.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
I needed a new $100,000 major donor and I closed the gift after about 12 months and it was $120,000. I am thrilled!!!
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
We found out a few weeks ago that … is giving us a $400,000 two-year unrestricted startup grant, and this week … got back to us offering a $210,000 two-year grant.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
I walked in unsure of myself, and stepped out with direction and optimism that translated into real results. We went from a budget of less than $300k to serve 125 students, to more than $700k ($1m in 2026) and 350 students.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
… just closed a $500,000 one-time gift from an individual donor. This is our largest individual giving gift to date! It's very exciting and brings a lot of promise as we're continuing to build our individual giving strategy.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Thanks to the plan Rhea Wong created for us, our board smashed the $100k goal … and we are at $135k. We turned multiple folks into fundraisers by showing them how a permission-based ask can change things.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Due to this program, my ED and I felt very prepared and the donors seemed very comfortable with the process! We secured a commitment for a major donor gift of $150k over 3 years today!
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
We had a great event. A surprise $20K gift, three surprise $10K gifts, a record appeal passing $400K, and a record total passing $810K.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
I magically received a $10K donation from a brand new donor last month, and who is already engaging with us energetically, and I just learned today, that a new prospective foundation is recommending a $200K over 2 year grant for us!!
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Tripled major donors 8 to 25. Secured a $150k 3 year pledge after presenting to a family.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
We have received two major gifts that are among the largest the organization has ever received … We are delighted to report that we have been able to raise more money in the last quarter of this year that we were able to raise in the entirety of 2020.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
End of year giving 2018 = $2,000. End of year 2021 (post accelerator) = $63,000+
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Exceeded last year individual giving halfway through fiscal year.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
The prep and the perspective made the call much less stressful for me, a new fundraiser. $25K/year, recurring each year for three years.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
A lapsed one-time donor 10X'd her donation from FY24 with a DAF donation. After a lovely email she wrote back to commit to the larger donation for the next three years!
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
I now feel that I have a framework and process we can use to advance our fundraising capacity in a meaningful way. It's really a huge asset to me, as someone who has startup experience but no experience fundraising in the nonprofit realm.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Got 2 x $100K commitments and a $50K commitment.
One participant, self-reported.
Rhea Wong ConsultingBAG
Unsolicited DAF $20K gift from a family foundation through one of our institutional funders.
One participant, self-reported.
Results on this page are self-reported by program participants. They are not typical, and they are not a promise of what you will raise. Results depend on your organization, your donors, and the work you put in.