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Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark Vandeventer

Clark Vandeventer

This is the podcast for development professionals who are serious about raising major gifts without burning out. Hosted by Clark Vandeventer—fundraising coach, endurance athlete, and founder of Major Gifts Fundraiser—each episode offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and strategies to help you deepen donor relationships, elevate your impact, and thrive in your calling. From stewardship systems to in-person asks, from donor travel to daily habits, Clark blends real-life stories, timeless

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00:17:33

Ep. 38 -10 Traits of Trusted Advisors

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/09/05

Donors will judge whether or not what you say to them is true based upon your relationship with them. Here are 10 Traits of Trusted Advisors. Be a Trusted Advisor to your donors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:09:32

Ep. 37 -Do People Give to People?

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/09/04

Do people give to people? You may have heard that people give to people. Clark always says major donors give to mission, but now he says that mission isn't enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:05:07

Ep. 36 -5 Keys to Unlocking Major Gifts

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/29

5 Keys to unlocking major gifts. The keys don't really work alone -- you need all of them. Here's what they are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:14:20

Ep. 35 - Stop wasting your time on grants and...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/21

This maybe an unpopular topic, but needs to be addressed. While most organizations are spending countless hours and resources trying to secure these grants, the vast majority of charitable dollars are given by individuals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:14:24

Ep. 34 -Are you ready for a Major Gifts Program?

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/19

Is your organization ready to start a Major Gifts Program? If this describes your situation, then yes you are! Your organization has a solid program and has been delivering consistent results You have a big vision and not enough funds to accomplish it You are tired of surviving month to month You are tired of relying on grants You have people you know want to give, but you haven't really done anything with them because you don't know where to start. You want to grow your donor base. This

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00:13:05

Ep. 33 -Psychology of Winning.

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/14

Psychology of winning. Mindset, self-limiting beliefs of fundraisers, and little things that can make a big difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:14:04

Ep. 32 - What asking my wife to marry me can teach us...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/12

Asking someone to marry you is probably the biggest ask you will ever make. There is a lot that goes into the preparation of that ask, hopefully. Asking for a gift is not all that different. In this episode Clark talks about how those two asks are alike and what we can learn from them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:07:15

Ep. 31 -What Obama & Reagan can teach us about making...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/07

Obama and Reagan both taught us that effective messages aren't about you. Facts don't matter, numbers don't matter, definitions don't matter. What matters is, "What does this mean to me?" Use this principle to more effectively communicate with your donors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:10:10

EP. 30- 3 things to improve the quality of your donor...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/05

Establish these three things before every donor meeting and you will immediately notice an improvement in your donor meetings. You will be giving your meetings a sense of purpose, your donors will sense there is a purpose to your meeting, and they will rise to the occasion of the meeting. These there things also form the basis of the meeting report you write afterwards for your donor file. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:10:41

EP. 29-Case Study: From $75 to Hundreds of Thousands

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/08/02

In this episode Clark goes through the case study of a particular donor and how they went from a $75 donor to giving hundreds of thousands of dollars in outright gifts and charitable gift annuities. You have a million dollar donor on your list. Take the time to cultivate your acres of diamonds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:13:32

EP. 28- 13 tips to making a better pitch

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/31

In an hour long meeting you really only have about 7 minutes to make your pitch. Keep these 13 things in mind when crafting your message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:07:25

EP. 27-Why you may need to quit your job.

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/29

It takes time for mega-gifts to develop. If you aren't 100% sold on your organization, chances are you'll leave before you get to see these relationships come to fruition. So leave now and get a job with an organization you do love where you will stick around for the long haul. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:10:32

Ep. 26- Getting over self-limiting beliefs

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/25

Getting over self-limiting beliefs and resentment of other organizations. These things keep us from raising money for our organization! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:20:29

EP. 25- 10 things to keep in mind when you're ready...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/25

Go through this checklist before you ask your donor for a big gift. If you like Clark's style and trainings you may like his 1 hour training 5 Keys to Unlocking Major Gifts. It has all his best material condensed into 1 hour, and it's only $17 right now! Click here for details. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:16:39

EP. 24- New Donor Onboarding Best Practices.

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/24

Donor retention is a big problem. One easy way to keep more of your donors is to be sure you have a good onboarding process. This should include 7 thank yous within the first month of the first gift. In this episode Clark shows you how to easily thank your donors 7 times within the first month of their first gift. If you like Clark's style and trainings you may like his 1 hour training 5 Keys to Unlocking Major Gifts. It has all his best material condensed into 1 hour, and it's only $17 right now

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00:23:35

EP. 23- Going beyond the Thank You letter

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/18

The thank-you process. What donors told, what the data tells us, and three free resources for you. You can download our free program of interviews with major donors at http://tinyurl.com/donorsecrets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:09:39

Ep. 22 -Events are not fundraisers- Well not just...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/16

You're wrong about your "big" event. It's not a fundraiser! If you are interested in learning more about what donors like be sure to get this free interview series on why donors give. Hear from major donors in their own voices talking about why they give. https://tinyurl.com/donorsecrets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:25:49

Ep. 21 -5 Reasons Donors Give

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/15

5 things that came from our interviews with major donors about why they give. You can listen to the full program and even download to your phone for free at http://tinyurl.com/donorsecrets --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:21:34

Ep. 20 -Book Recommendations & How to Peg Donor...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/06

What the books on your shelf say about your listener type, and your donor's listening preferences. Clark also gives some great out of the box book recommendations. If you are interested in learning more about what donors like be sure to get this free interview series on why donors give. Hear from major donors in their own voices talking about why they give. https://tinyurl.com/donorsecrets --- Send in a voice message:

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00:12:55

Ep. 19 - Past failure does not have to mean future...

Major Gifts Fundraiser Podcast-Hosted by Clark... ·

2019/07/02

We have all heard that past performance is not a guarantee of future results. But the opposite also holds true that past failure does not have to mean future failure. If you have struggled in the past, take heart, things can get better. Are interested in learning more about what donors like? If so, be sure to get this free interview series on why donors give. Hear from major donors in their own voices talking about why they give. https://tinyurl.com/donorsecrets --- Send in a voice message:

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