by Adriana Sánchez | Jul 1, 2025 | Podcast
Introducing Clarkbot: Your Fundraising Coach On-Demand Have you ever wished you could have Clark in your pocket, coaching you through a tricky donor meeting or helping you figure out how much to ask for? That wish just became reality. Key Takeaways: Clarkbot is built...
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 | 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...
by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 13, 2024 | Podcast
Host Clark Vandeventer talks about figuring out the right amount to ask for. Fundraisers! Do you have a hard time knowing the right amount to ask for? Can you ask for too much? What if you “leave money on the table”? Clark gives some guidance on figuring...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jul 1, 2024 | Podcast
Host Clark Vandeventer talks about SMART Goals: SMART goals are a goal-setting technique that uses five benchmarks to help create concise goals and action steps: S is for Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish M is for Measurable: Quantify your goals...
