by Monica Vandeventer | Aug 10, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Why do we love our donors? Is it because if they feel like we love them, they'll give more money? Or, is it because we actually love them? Major Gifts Fundraiser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorgiftsfundraiser/ Major Gifts Fundraiser on Facebook:...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jul 19, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In this episode of the podcast Clark talks about the book From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks. Have you ever felt burnt out as a fundraiser? It's one thing to be tired. It's another thing to be exhausted — to feel like you can't do this...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 26, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
11:22 – “If you have a donor who you think could give a million dollars, don't spend two years cultivating them for a million dollar gift.” In this episode, Clark Vandeventer emphasizes the importance of balancing relationship-building and...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 15, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
In general, fundraisers spend too much time thinking about their pitch. Listen the gift. But still, there comes a point when it's time to make your pitch. In this episode, Clark shares 13 tips to keep in mind when making your pitch. You can email Clark for a copy...
by Monica Vandeventer | Jun 8, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
We’re building a community – it’s people who aspire to be in the Top 5% of their field. Yes, you want to raise more money. Of course you want to raise more money. But our tribe is more than people who want hacks to figure out how to raise more money. It’s people who...
by Monica Vandeventer | May 24, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Developing a culture of thanks and gratitude. Don't just do “BIG THINGS” — do lots of little things (in a system) and then do BIG THINGS on top of that system. Clark mentions two resources in this episode that...
