by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this episode Clark talks about how it should be easy to thank our donors because our thanks should come from a place of genuine gratitude. Shares a few ideas to help you dig deep within yourself to find that gratitude. Talks about Thanksgiving traditions with...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Clark’s simple prayer 🙏 every morning that makes life easy — and the hard questions he asks to redeem otherwise sucky days. If this message resonates with you, please reach out to Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com — Send in a voice message:...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
It would be foolish to think that all you have to do to raise a lot of money on Giving Tuesday is put up a post and tag #GivingTuesday or email your donors and tell them “today’s giving Tuesday!” Donors don’t give because you tell them...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you afraid to ask strategic questions? Fearful of what might happen when you ask a pointed “development type” question. 2,200+ donor meetings into his career, Clark is yet to be thrown out of someone’s home! When you ask strategic questions, you...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard the rule, “If you’re not early you’re late.”? Clark heard his old mentor, the late, great Jerold Panas use that line many times. So Clark was impressed with himself as a young development officer when he was with Jerry Panas...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you have a list of things that need to change at your organization? Would it be easier to raise money if you had more prospects? More territory? A better donor database program? A bigger vision? A special campaign or capital campaign? Stop making excuses. The best...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Great service comes from the heart, and there may not be a better story of heartfelt service than the story of Johnny the Bagger. Think about how you can create memorable experiences with your organization for everyone you interact with, donors, volunteers, and...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 28, 2019 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Getting in the way of success. Success is like a river — it’s flowing — and if you just get out of your office you can’t help but get swept up in it. going on donor trips generates a plethora of moves on our donors. There are visit letters,...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 23, 2019 | Podcast, Uncategorized
The end of October is the time to start reviewing your list and thinking about who you need to be in front of before the end of the year. Then, as mid-December approaches, you need to think about who you are going to meet the first week of the new year. — Send...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 21, 2019 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Clark tells tells the story of a recent fundraising he went to, as a prospect, invited by a friend who had sponsored a table. There were a lot of things they did right, but one thing he really disagreed with. — Send in a voice message:...
