--- title: "The #1 Way to Generate More New Major Donors Fast" description: The single best way to generate new major donors is referrals - asking your current major donors to introduce you to their friends and family members. image: https://info.imarketsmart.com/hs-fs/file-3555672042-jpg/blog-files/istock_000038178770small-424x300.jpg --- ### Get weekly nonprofit marketing ideas straight to your inbox ** [301.289.3670](tel:+1-301-289-3670) / [888.618.2015](tel:+1-888-618-2015) [**Contact](http://imarketsmart.com/contact-us) [**  Careers](http://imarketsmart.com/careers) - - - [![Imarketsmart](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-basic-300x451.png?width=300&height=45&name=logo-basic-300x451.png "Imarketsmart")](http://imarketsmart.com/) [Get a Demo](http://imarketsmart.com/request-a-demo/) # Marketsmart Blog # The #1 Way to Generate More New Major Donors Fast **![referral](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hs-fs/file-3555672042-jpg/blog-files/istock_000038178770small-424x300.jpg?width=424&height=300&name=istock_000038178770small-424x300.jpg)The single smartest, lowest-cost and fastest way to generate more new major donors is to ask your current major donors to introduce you to their friends, family members, and others who care about your mission.** In commercial business we call these "referrals" and the process of getting them needs to be institutionalized at your organization— especially at the major donor level. Referrals are low-cost, they generate revenue fast, and they build community (many major donors get involved in the first place because they are looking for a way to make an impact with others). So what are you waiting for? Give 'em a ring! Send 'em an email! Mail 'em a letter! **Do it today and you'll grow your major donor list fast.**   LIKE THIS BLOG POST? PLEASE SHARE IT AND/OR SUBSCRIBE - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Posted by**Greg Warner March 25, 2015 [** Next](https://info.imarketsmart.com/blog/will-you-be-at-afp-2015-in-baltimore-next-week/) [Previous **](https://info.imarketsmart.com/blog/5-ways-to-get-your-major-donors-to-refer-you-and-your-organization-to-others/) Search this site on Google Search Google #### Get Weekly Tips ![](http://11034n4348rz28bwol8ogod8.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/majorgiftmotivatorCTA-e1438624761470.png)Get captivating motivational quotes~*hand-picked for major and planned giving fundraisers*~delivered via email every Tuesday.![](http://11034n4348rz28bwol8ogod8.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/majorgiftmotivator-tile-sidebar-image-e1438802110804.jpg) [![Get Motivated](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1716178/3152951d-d234-4e33-8af5-19882b865e06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1716178/3152951d-d234-4e33-8af5-19882b865e06) ### JOIN THE CLUB Become a better fundraiser! Enter your email below for tips and tricks guaranteed to help you raise more money and keep more donors at lower costs. ### DOWNLOAD OUR FREE EBOOK [![eBook Image](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/Hardcover-Book-FundraisingIsBroken-e1438787940530.png)](http://imarketsmart.com/resources/ebooks/fundraising-is-broken-ebook/) **A Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits**[![Get My Copy](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1716178/3f31af11-258f-4651-911c-07db0c7c1785.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1716178/3f31af11-258f-4651-911c-07db0c7c1785) ### Connect with MarketSmart ### Our Awards [![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/2015_score_award1-1.jpg)](https://www.score.org/success-stories/marketsmart) [![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/winner-1.png)](http://scoreawards.score.org/entry/8856382) ### Press Releases [![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/washingtonpost.png)](http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2015/05/06/business-rx-how-to-manage-a-rapidly-growing-team/) [**](https://info.imarketsmart.com/blog/the-1-way-to-generate-more-new-major-donors-fast/#top) ![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/LogoWithSlogan.png) [![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/winner.png) ](http://scoreawards.score.org/entry/8856382)[![](https://info.imarketsmart.com/hubfs/images/2015_score_award1.jpg)](https://www.score.org/success-stories/marketsmart) ©2015 MarketSmart | 9658 Baltimore Ave., Suite 360, College Park, MD 20740 | [301.289.3670](tel:+1-301-289-3670) | [Privacy Policy](http://imarketsmart.com/privacy-policy/) | [Anti-Spam Policy](https://info.imarketsmart.com/anti-spam)