by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 6, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
We all have our own individual listening preference. Whatever our own listening preference, that’s also the “language” we tend to speak in. So, are you speaking in the same “language” as the donor you are meeting with today. Clark talks...
by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 4, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Today I celebrate my 40th birthday! In this episode I talk about two kinds of coaches, and the kind that I am comfortable being. I also tell you about a new podcast I have launched, and share some of the struggles I’ve wrestled with as I’ve approached this...
by Monica Vandeventer | Mar 2, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Breaking down an hour long donor meeting, and why you really only have about 7 minutes to make your pitch. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message
by Monica Vandeventer | Feb 28, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Have you heard that you should only be talking 25% of any donor meeting? Maybe you have, and you’ve wondered why. Here’s why. It doesn’t matter how articulate you are. It’s not about impressing yourself. It’s about winning the heart of...
by Monica Vandeventer | Feb 26, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Is it important to thank you donors? Yes, absolutely. You should always be thanking your donors. Always saying thank you. Always exuding gratitude. But your meetings with donors aren’t just a massive thank-you tour. If that’s your approach, it’s...
by Monica Vandeventer | Oct 28, 2019 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Getting in the way of success. Success is like a river — it’s flowing — and if you just get out of your office you can’t help but get swept up in it. going on donor trips generates a plethora of moves on our donors. There are visit letters,...
