Ruth IrwinFor over 30 years Ruth has worked as a major gift fundraising consultant in the UK heading up her own Consultancy and then as Business Development Director and Board Member for the UK's Chapter One Group/Ketchum Inc Consultancy followed by Major GiftDirector for the London based Domain Group. She is currently the Principal and Founder of Ascent Philanthropy. Ruth is a writer and blogger and is passionate abouot helping non-profits with their major gift programmes either by enhancing the work of the philanthropy team or overseeing the introduction of a new major gift programme. Ruth is a member of an Anglican church in Bletchley, England and is motivated by her faith to help non-profits, charities and ministries increase their income to help more beneficiaries and make the world a better place. www.ascentphilanthropy.co.uk Book Two to follow: Major Gifts Unwrapped - 49 Principles for the Accomplished Major Donor Fundraiser Read More Read Less