by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 29, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Part 3 of a 3 Part Series. We interviewed donors who have given 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts. We asked them what motivates them to give, what organization’s do that works (and what doesn’t) and talked with them about what they like (and don’t like) in...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 28, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Part 2 of a 3 Part Series. We interviewed donors who have given 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts. We asked them what motivates them to give, what organization’s do that works (and what doesn’t) and talked with them about what they like (and don’t like) in...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 23, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Part 1 of a 3 Part Series. We interviewed donors who have given 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts. We asked them what motivates them to give, what organization’s do that works (and what doesn’t) and talked with them about what they like (and don’t like) in...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 21, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In this episode Clark talks about Aristotle’s 3 types of friendships and the experience he gave his customers selling hot chocolate at a University of Alabama Football game. You can email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com and follow Major Gifts Fundrasier...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 7, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Wikipedia says that “Potpourri” is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials, used to provide a gentle natural scent, commonly in residential settings. That’s at least partly true of this episode. It’s a mix of topics, gently...
by Monica Vandeventer | Nov 2, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In this episode Clark talks about how the gratitude we express during Thanksgiving month puts us in a great position for Giving Tuesday — and then, what to do after Giving Tuesday with those who still have not given yet this year. Also, Giving Tuesday is NOT a...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 27, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
At the end of October it’s time to run your LYBUNT List. That’s people who gave last year but unfortunately not this year. In the month of November we then express gratitude — and get names to “magically” drop off the list. Also, when a...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 25, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
The podcast is back. In this episode Clark talks about a simple strategy for expressing gratitude to your donors during the Thanksgiving season. Questions, comments? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com — Send in a voice message:...
by Monica Vandeventer | May 26, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
What can we learn about fundraising from Ronald Reagan, Mitt Romney, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal? Two stories that demonstrate that demonstrate passion and a burning desire to succeed, which are two qualities of great fundraisers. If you want to hear more...
by Monica Vandeventer | May 19, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In life there are times that we put things on auto-pilot. In this episode, Clark guides you through an honest self-assessment, asking you the question, “Where you at?” You even get a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson in this episode. — Send in a voice...
