by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
What if your year-end appeal was already written, printed, segmented, and scheduled—before the Thanksgiving leftovers were even cold? Sound impossible? It’s not. In fact, it might be the greatest gift you give yourself this year. Our new course, Write Your Year-End...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 25, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:In this episode, Clark dives into the most underrated (yet powerful) skill a fundraiser can cultivate: gratitude. Far beyond gift acknowledgments and thank-you letters, Clark explores how authentic gratitude—when it’s woven into your worldview—can transform...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 18, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:In this special episode, Clark is joined by Monica Vandeventer—CEO of Major Gifts Fundraiser and the brain behind the ClarkBot. Together, they unpack how fundraisers can simplify, streamline, and elevate their year-end appeal process using the ClarkBot and a...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 11, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:Are you walking, resting, or sprinting right now? In this episode, Clark Vandeventer shares a powerful metaphor drawn from his time trail running in Tahoe to help you evaluate the pace of your fundraising work. He explores what it means to find a rhythm you...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 4, 2025 | Podcast
Summary:In this episode, Clark Vandeventer reflects on his annual “Tahoe Time” and uses the example of his Airbnb hosting experience to deliver a timely message for fundraisers: do the basics well—and then, surprise and delight. Clark draws on a quote from the Disney...
