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Podcasting since 2023 • 31 episodes
Hey Fundraiser!
Latest Episodes
How to Close Your First $100,000 Gift
Fundraiser, this is a BIG one! 🎉 Closing your first six-figure gift is a milestone moment in your career—and today, I’m walking you through exactly how to make it happen.Whether you’re brand new to major gifts or just haven...
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5 Biggest Mistakes Fundraisers Make During Solicitation
Episode Summary:Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked out of a donor meeting thinking, “Oh my gosh, I totally messed that up.” 🙋♀️ We've all been there! Asking for a major gift can feel stressful, but it doesn’t have to be....
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Building Your Major Gift Plan for a New Fiscal Year
Welcome to the first podcast of 2025! Starting a new year can feel like both a blank slate and a daunting challenge—especially when your fundraising total resets to zero. But don’t worry, fundraiser, we’ve got you covered.In this episode...
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How I Closed a $100 Million Gift
It should not take you more than a year to close a major gift. The days of cultivating for 18+ months is OVER. I hope this story inspires you to:embrace permission-based fundraisingtrim your portfolio so that you have...
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The #1 Trait That Sets Top MGOs Apart (And How You Can Develop It)
What sets the most successful major gift officers (MGOs) apart from the rest? In this episode, we explore the single most important trait that top-performing MGOs share—a quality that helps them thrive in the face of challenges, build meaningfu...
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