Benjamin Domingue

Benjamin Domingue is American Philanthropic's Managing Consultant of Christian Ministries. Ben graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in International Trade & Finance, where he also had the great blessing of playing football for the Tigers. During his time at LSU, Ben had a profound encounter with the Lord that led him back to faith and was the catalyst to serve as a missionary with The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). It was serving as a missionary that Ben felt the call to marry his two great passions: his love of faith and charitable works with proven, exceptional business practice.

Before joining American Philanthropic, Ben served as a major gifts officer with FOCUS for five and a half years and with another, local Denver nonprofit for a time. Ben graduated with an MBA from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, with a concentration in Catholic Philanthropy. Ben offers experience in Christian-based transformational “non-transactional”  fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, and strategic planning. Ben resides in Centennial, CO with his wife and children.


Brick wall indicating getting a no from prospective donor, but push through that disappointment to get to a donor yes and fundraising gift
Dealing with disappointment

For every fundraising professional, failure is inevitable—and surmountable, and even beneficial. To mature as a fundraiser, you should see disappointment as an opportunity to grow.

Investment
How to think about your fundraising investment

Significant fundraising expenses are not only unproblematic—they are responsible if your goals are to grow and to ensure that that growth is sustainable.


investment
Be not afraid . . . to invest in fundraising

Nonprofit leaders often worry about keeping their fundraising costs low, but that may be the wrong approach. The first in a two-part series on fundraising expenses.

Stop kicking the can

Fundraising achievements are earned, not given. Don’t put off doing the hard work necessary to fulfill your mission.


The first 90 days make or break donor relationships

First-time donors are eager to give again, but nonprofits are dropping the ball.

How you welcome new donors makes all the difference

The 90 days after a donor’s first gift are crucial for establishing a lasting relationship. Too many nonprofits squander this opportunity.


Investment
How to think about your fundraising investment

Significant fundraising expenses are not only unproblematic—they are responsible if your goals are to grow and to ensure that that growth is sustainable.

Addressing donor fatigue

If you’re a fundraiser, you’re probably familiar with donor fatigue. Here’s what lies at the heart of that fatigue and how you can address it as a fundraiser.