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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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00:04:38

Ep. 18 - Are you "Pissing Off" Your Donors?

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

2019/07/02

Do you know what pisses off your donors? They told us. We interviewed major donors and they told us what motivates them to give. You can get those interviews for free here: 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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00:09:59

Ep. 17 - 5 things we can take from Starbucks

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

2019/07/01

How to deliver exceptional giving experiences to our donors. Clark takes some lessons from The Starbucks Experience and shows how we can use them with our donors. 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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00:07:47

Ep. 16 - Do you know why your donors give?

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

2019/07/01

Do you think you know why your donors give? Are you willing to test your assumptions? I am incredibly excited to share this free program with you. 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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00:13:03

Ep. 15 - You have a million dollar donor hiding on...

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

2019/06/28

You have a donor on your list who could give you a million dollars, and you don't even know who it is. Do you know how to sift through your $1,000 donors and cultivate Million Dollar gifts? 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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00:08:21

Ep. 14 - If you want more profitable donor...

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

2019/06/27

Deeper, more meaningful, and yes, more profitable relationships with your donors donors are possible. But it starts with this... 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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00:17:43

Ep. 13 - In a 1 hour meeting you only have 7 minutes

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

2019/06/26

You have precious little time in any donor meeting you really make your pitch In an hour long meeting, you really only have about 7 minutes! Are you tailoring your pitch to your donor's listening preferences. 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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00:17:02

Ep. 12 - How to keep your donors

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

2019/06/25

Increasing your donor retention rates and marginal increases in gift amounts from existing donors by doing one thing really well. How do you do it? 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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00:24:08

Ep. 11 - My sordid affair with fundraising

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

2019/06/25

How I got into fundraising as a broke college student, found mad success, ended up living with my in-laws, tried to get out of fundraising, and then ended up doing what I was born to do. Message me and let's talk about where you're at in your career. 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

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00:09:57

Ep. 10 - Acres of Diamonds-Why you don't need more...

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

2019/06/24

Many development staff think that the reason they don't raise more money is because they don't have enough new donors. The fact is that your current list has more money than you realize, you just don't know how to see it. Clark explains how to cultivate your acres of diamonds. 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.

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00:11:07

Ep. 9 - Getting meetings...the first ask

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

2019/06/23

Getting meetings can be a trouble spot for a lot of fundraisers. Clark shares some practical tips on how to get more "yes" for this all important first ask. 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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00:09:46

Ep. 8 - Want better donor meetings? Do this 1 thing.

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

2019/06/22

Find out what 1 thing you can do immediately in a donor meeting to make it better? Listen to this episode to find out. 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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00:06:09

Ep. 7 - What we can learn from Nordstrom's.

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

2019/06/21

Great customer service is first providing a minimum acceptable level of service, then adding a wow! 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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00:10:25

Ep. 6 - 57 Ways to Thank and Steward Your Donors

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

2019/06/21

We are always saying you should thank a new donor 7 times in the first month of their first gift, then 7 times in the year. Here are some ways to help you achieve that. 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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00:11:05

Ep. 5 - 13 Tips to writing a good Thank You letter.

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

2019/06/20

What makes a good thank you letter? I share 13 tips in this podcast. You can email me and I'll send you the doc. clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com 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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00:15:17

Ep. 4 - Keeping a healthy donor pipeline

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

2019/06/20

Using short-term and long-term Moves Management Plans for your major donors is the key to helping you keep a healthy donor pipeline. 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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00:08:24

Ep. 3 - Be a Johnny

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

2019/06/17

Are you thanking your donors for their support? Yes? Great. Good for you. BUT, sending a gift receipt or a simple thank you is only your ante. Congrats. You've got a seat at the table. If you're not doing that, you're not even in the game. In this video I talk about your Ace. 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.

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00:09:24

Ep. 2 - Wealth Screening Services are a Waste of Time

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

2019/06/17

I'm worked up over this. I keep harping on this, and organizations keep wasting their time and hoping there's some magic tool that can tell them who their best prospects are instead of doing the work they need to do. 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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00:17:27

Ep. 1 - Donor Listener Types

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

2019/06/04

You have precious little time in any donor meeting you really make your pitch In an hour long meeting, you really only have about 7 minutes! Are you tailoring your pitch to your donor's listening preferences. 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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