by Monica Vandeventer | Jul 1, 2025 | Podcast
Summary In this episode, Clark Vandeventer introduces the innovative ClarkBot, an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist fundraisers in their efforts. The conversation explores how the ClarkBot can help users navigate donor relationships, set the stage for asks, and...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 25, 2025 | Podcast
Summary In this episode of the Major Gifts Fundraiser podcast, Clark Vandeventer discusses the importance of morning routines, personal fulfillment through the three-hour rule, and the balance between maintenance and intensity in life. He emphasizes the need for...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 19, 2025 | Podcast
Clark pulls back the curtain on the internal culture of fundraising teams. Why do so many talented people leave after 18–24 months? What does it take to create an environment where fundraisers feel empowered, supported, and fulfilled? From the joy of meaningful work...
by Monica Vandeventer | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest sources of anxiety for fundraisers is determining how much to ask for.Ask too little, and you leave impact on the table.Ask too much, and you risk alienating a donor.In between these extremes is an art—and a discipline—that can transform your...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 21, 2024 | Podcast
It’s another Masterclass inspired episode. In this episode, Clark Vandeventer shares some of his notes from Levar Burton’s MasterClass on Storytelling. You may know LeVar Burton from his years as host of Reading Rainbow. LeVar talks about how to tell a...
