Do you want your camp to build a sustainable major gifts program?
JCamp 180's Major Gifts for Your Camp program will help your camp
develop a major gifts action plan ready to launch for your camp. This program is open to any camp regardless of camp size, type, or fundraising history.
Program Outcomes
Participants will take part in six online sessions January-February 2026. These sessions combine learning the fundamentals and related tools for successful major gifts program and will cover topics including:
- Defining “major gifts"
- IDing and qualifying donors/prospects
- Crafting individual engagement and solicitation strategies
- Managing key information and donor data
Participating camps will also take part in six group follow-up sessions March-May 2026 and September-November 2026
. These sessions will provide coaching assistance with implementing your plan, troubleshooting obstacles, and peer support to keep your team moving to major gifts success.
Program Dates
The initial 6 sessions will be held from 7-8:30 PM Eastern on the following Thursdays:
- January 8, 2026
- January 15, 2026
- January 29, 2026
- February 5, 2026
- February 19, 2026
- February 26, 2026
Participating camps will also take part in three group follow-up sessions from 1-2 PM Eastern on the following Thursdays:
- March 26, 2026
- April 23 2026
- May 21, 2026
Program Participation
A team (2+ participants) of professional and lay fundraising champions for camp must commit to full participation the program.
Program Parrticipants - 2026 Cohort
- Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp
- Camp Kef
- Camp Massad of Manitoba
- Camp Yachad
- Camp YJ
- JCC Day Camps of Metropolitan Detroit
- Ramah New England
- Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC
- Surprise Lake Camp
- URJ Greene Family Camp
Resources - 2026 Cohort
Resources for the 2026 cohort of Major Gifts for Your Camp will be updated
here.
Applying to Major Gifts for Your Camp
Applications for the 2026 cohort of Major Gifts for Your Camp are now closed. Please let us know if you are interested in a future cohort of the program.
Need More Information?
Please email dan@hgf.org if you have any additional questions about Major Gifts for Your Camp.