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...
by Monica Vandeventer | Sep 9, 2025 | Podcast
Is Asking for a Gift the Next Right Thing? Summary:Are you about to ask someone for a gift? Maybe the meeting is already on the calendar… but before you make the ask, Clark wants you to pause and reflect. In this episode, Clark shares a powerful mindset shift that can...
by Monica Vandeventer | Sep 1, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:What if every donor interaction was treated like a golden opportunity? In this episode, Clark builds on the themes from Episode 187 (“Surprise and Delight”) to dig deeper into what it really takes to create a culture of excellence in donor...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
In 1998, I worked at the FedEx hub at the Indianapolis airport. It was my first summer out of high school, and I was all in—working the day shift loading truck trailers, sleeping in my car, and hoping to get called in for the night shift loading aircraft. At FedEx,...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest: fundraising can wear on you. You’re always giving. Always asking. Always carrying the weight of your mission and your goals. It’s easy—so easy—to slide into cynicism, frustration, or fatigue. You start seeing donors as obstacles instead of partners....
