by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 31, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
You want to write a great donor report that makes your boss think you’re awesome. Start writing your report before the meeting. If you want your donor to tell you awesome stuff that will make for an awesome report, ask awesome questions to get them to tell you...
by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In this episode Clark talks about looking for ways to connect with people — finding tiny things, grabbing on, and going for a ride. We can connect with people my being observant and then by being bold and curious. Questions, comments? Email Clark at...
by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 10, 2022 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Clark wraps up the series of 5 Takeaways from our series of interviews with donors who gave 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts and talks about the 5th and final takeaway: significance. Donors want to know that they matter and that therir gifts make a difference! Questions? Need...
by Monica Vandeventer | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Part 4. They’re only gimmicks if there’s no personal relationship. The little things like handwritten PS’s and crossing out “Mr. & Mrs.” on the salutation and writing the first name — these things matter! We know they matter...
by Monica Vandeventer | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Part 3 of the series. We conducted hours of interviews with donors who had given 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts. 5 themes emerged. In a new 5-part series on the podcast, Clark unwraps a series of interviews Clark and MGF CEO Monica Vandeventer conducted with donors who had...