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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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00:37:48

#158: 57 Ways to thank and steward your donors

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

2023/08/15

Clark goes through a long list -- a quiver of ways -- to thank and steward your donors. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are some ideas to get you thinking about how to creatively thank your donors. What would you add to the list? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com Major Gifts Fundraiser on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/majorgiftsfundraiser/⁠ Major Gifts Fundraiser on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/majorgiftsfundraiser⁠ Major Gifts Fundraiser on

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00:18:01

#157: Why do we love our donors?

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

2023/08/10

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: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/majorgiftsfundraiser⁠ Major Gifts Fundraiser on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/major-gifts-fundraiser/⁠ Email Clark: ⁠clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com⁠ Zoom with Clark: Find an available time on

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00:28:39

#156: Embracing Weakness to move from Strength to...

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

2023/07/19

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 anymore. You are not the only one. Major Gifts Fundraiser on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/majorgiftsfundraiser/⁠ Major Gifts Fundraiser on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/majorgiftsfundraiser⁠ Major Gifts Fundraiser on

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00:19:52

#155: How long should you cultivate before you ask?

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

2023/06/26

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 asking for gifts in fundraising. While it's crucial to cultivate relationships with potential donors and avoid coming across as someone who is always asking for money, it's also necessary to let people know that you are a fundraiser. Timing

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00:22:40

#154: 13 things to keep in mind when making your pitch

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

2023/06/15

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 of this list -- or any other resource you've heard about on the podcast. Email is clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com. You can also find Major Gifts Fundraiser on social media. Just search for Major Gifts Fundraiser on your favorite

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00:26:54

#153: Becoming a Peak Performance Fundraiser

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

2023/06/08

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 are committed to excellence. It’s for people who respect craft. Who want to know that they’re among the best. The additional money you’ll raise -- it’s the icing on the cake. In this podcast Clark talks about the consistent work required

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00:15:34

#152: Grab some thank you bread

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

2023/05/24

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 you can email him for -- his 57 ways to thank and steward a donor, and his checklist for writing a good thank you letter. You can email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:42

#151: Finding your next (first) Million Dollar Donor

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

2023/05/15

You should always be working to aquire new donors. But, what are you doing with your current list? How are you loving on the donors who are already giving to your organization? Do you know the full potential of each of your donors? (You don't). You can email Clark to ask him about anything from this episode at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:20:33

#150: Taking small steps to achieve big dreams

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

2023/04/25

In this episode of the podcast Clark talks about taking small steps to acheive big dreams. He talks about his goal to run 100 Miles, the movie Moneyball, and your goal to raise a million dollars. What are the small steps we need to take today to achieve these dreams. Talks about Points System and Lead Measures and Lag Measures. Email Clark for any resources he talked about in today's episode at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message:

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00:30:00

#149: Monica Vandeventer on your ideal donor

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

2023/04/19

Monica is back on the podcast! She copntinues the discussion of "What is the problem you exist to solve" and gets into the process of identifying your ideal donor. You can reach out to Clark or Monica. Clark is at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com and Monica is at monica@majorgiftsfundraiser.com Follow Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkvand/ Follow Major Gifts Fundraiser on Istagram: https://www.instagram.com/majorgiftsfundraiser/ --- Send in a voice message:

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00:28:03

#148: Monica Vandeventer on Finding Your Why

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

2023/04/03

In this episode of the podcast Clark interviews Monica on your WHY. "What is the problem you exist to solve?" You have to answer that question. The problem is not that you need to hit your annual fund goal. What is your why? What is the problem that you exist to solve? Email Monica at monica@majorgiftsfundraiser.com or Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:17:19

#147: The Pixar Pitch

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

2023/03/21

Force yourself to be more concise and more disciplined in how you tell your story. The Pixar Pitch gives you 6 sentences to tell your story. Fill in these blanks and you've got your pitch. You should enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising. Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ to enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising and start your journey today. Use the promo code MGFPodcast for 20 percent off. You can email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:28

#146: Things to keep in mind when making your pitch

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

2023/03/15

13 things to keep in mind when making your pitch. You should enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising. Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ to enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising and start your journey today. Use the promo code MGFPodcast for 20 percent off. You can email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:27:04

#145: These are the must reads

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

2023/03/08

These are the must reads. Books that are foundational to Clark's life. If you want to Level up as a fundraiser, you’re going to have to sweat a little. You’re going to have to spend time reading one of these books on your next flight instead of watching a movie. You should be enrolled in one of our virtual training programs. You should enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising. Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ to enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising and start your journey today. In this

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00:23:17

#144: Books you should read

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

2023/02/24

For you to be the kind of fundraiser you want to be -- you’ve got to put in the work. If you want to Level up as a fundraiser, you’re going to have to sweat a little. You’re going to have to spend time reading one of these books on your next flight instead of watching a movie. You should be enrolled in one of our virtual training programs. You should enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising. Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ to enroll in Peak Performance Fundraising and start your journey

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00:12:22

#143: Setting Goals and Making Plans for their...

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

2023/02/07

In this episode Clark shares 2 of his 12 goals for the year and discusses how they practically move from back-burner to front-burner to done. Questions? Comments? Need help? Want to bring in Clark for a Strategic Fundraising Workshop? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:17:55

#142: Everything Matters

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

2023/02/03

In the last episode (#141: Assertive Sales Position > "I don't want to seem pushy...") Clark briefly mentioned how we need an assertive sales positon coupled with excellence throughout the sales process. That episode focused on the assertive sales position and only mentioned excellence throughout the process. This episode is about excellence throughout the process. Everything matters. Tiny details, all added up, not only create an impression -- they are who you are. Questions? Comments? Need

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00:19:33

#141: Assertive Sales Position "I don't want to seem...

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

2023/01/31

So you don't want to seem pushy? That's fine, but just so you know, studies show that an assertive, assumptive sales position outperforms the "non-pushy" positin, by a lot! And why wouldn't you have an assumptive position? You have something of great value that you offer to the donor. You are a world-changer making things happen, and you are inviting people to join you in changing the world. Questions? Comments? Need help? Want to bring in Clark for a Strategic Fundraising Workshop? Email Clark at

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00:21:45

#140: Basic Fundraising Advice for those who want a...

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

2023/01/24

Basic fundraising advice for anyone getting started in fundraising, whether you are asking for gifts of $100 or gifts of $1,000,000. This is advice that will help you maintain a high view of fundraising, a high view of your donors, and high view of yourself. Questions? Comments? Need help? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

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00:19:15

#139: Before you move onto bigger and better things

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

2023/01/20

You spent so much time at the end of the previous calendar year worried about your LYBUNT List. And then you turned the calendar to a new year and forgot about it. Before you move onto bigger and better things, take another look at it. If you don't engage these donors now, the chances of these donors ever giving to your organization again drops significantly. Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message:

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