by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 27, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:Clark shares his November playbook for development officers: how to turn Thanksgiving into a month-long movement of gratitude that naturally inspires giving. From pulling lists in October to writing year-end letters in December, he explains how to stay...
by Adriana Sánchez | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every morning, when I sit down at my desk, I take a deep breath and think about the work we get to do together. You and I, in our own ways, are trying to make the world right. To bring it closer to what it was meant to be. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said,...
by Adriana Sánchez | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve moved more times than I can count. Every time we pack boxes, haul furniture, and start over somewhere new, I’m reminded that life is full of transitions. Some are big—like relocating across the country—and others are small, like shifting how we spend our days....
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 21, 2025 | Podcast
SummaryAs year-end approaches, Clark shares the methodical moves that separate top-performing development officers from everyone else. In this episode, he walks through the two lists every fundraiser should pull before November hits—and how to use them to strengthen...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 6, 2025 | Podcast
SummaryPart two of Clark’s practical “Lessons Learned” series—from an old slide deck that still packs a punch. We cover why mission must lead your conversations, how to cultivate until the “yes” is likely, the art of listening (and how to measure it), why the case...
by Adriana Sánchez | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
If your donor meetings still lean on brochures, “just checking in” emails, and a fast follow-up ask, you’re leaving major gifts on the table. The best development work isn’t luck—it’s disciplined listening, mission-forward storytelling, and asking only when the answer...
by Adriana Sánchez | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re struggling to raise major gifts, it’s probably not because you need a new CRM, a slicker campaign, or a perfectly polished case statement. More often than not, the issue is much simpler: you’ve skipped the fundamentals. Over the years, I’ve had the...
by Monica Vandeventer | Sep 22, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:This episode is a walk down memory lane—and a masterclass in the basics that still matter. While looking for a quote from legendary philanthropist Malin Burnham, Clark stumbled on an old slide deck from 2013 titled Lessons Learned: Practical Lessons in Major...
by Adriana Sánchez | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gratitude has a way of reframing everything. It slows us down, gets us out of our heads, and forces us to look at what’s right in front of us. When we practice gratitude intentionally, we not only notice the good things around us — we begin to see our own work with...
by Monica Vandeventer | Sep 16, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:Clark’s back on the mic—recorded just before heading to Guatemala—and reflecting on gratitude, career courage, and what it means to be all in. Whether you’re planning your next donor visit or questioning your fit in your current role, this episode will...
