In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere podcast, host Simon Scriver is joined by Andy Milligan, Managing Director at Veritus Group, to deep dive into the world of major gifts fundraising. Together, they explore practical strategies for building resilient major gifts programs, balancing donor relationships with organisational pressures, and maintaining motivation in the face of rejection. Andy shares his journey from in-house fundraiser to consultant, offering actionable advice on qualifying donors, creating sustainable plans, and communicating impact authentically. Whether you’re new to major gifts or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and encouragement for fundraisers at every level. Want to continue the conversation? Sign up to our FREE webinar on Tuesday, 25th November on Building Resilient Major Gifts: Strategy, Stability, and Sustainability Click here to subscribe to our email list for exclusive fundraising resources, early access to training, special discounts and more If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.