Major Gifts Fundraiser

Part 4. They're only gimmicks if there's no personal relationship. The little things like handwritten PS's and crossing out "Mr. & Mrs." on the salutation and writing the first name -- these things matter! We know they matter because donors told us they matter. But they matter when they are backed by a real, genuine relationship. Part 4 of our series of themes that arose from conversations with donors who have given 5, 6, and 7 figure gifts. In this episode Clark talks about his program The Noble Call of Fundraising, which you can purchase for only $95 at https://majorgifts.campusedu.com/thenoblecalloffundraising --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

Part 3 of the series. We conducted hours of interviews with donors who had given 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts. 5 themes emerged. In a new 5-part series on the podcast, Clark unwraps a series of interviews Clark and MGF CEO Monica Vandeventer conducted with donors who had given big gifts. We asked them why they gave and what they like about the fundraisers who call on them. They answered. In this episode Clark talks about gratitude. Your donors want to feel real, genuine, deep from within you gratitude. Questions, comments? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com. In this episode Clark talks about his program The Noble Call of Fundraising, which you can purchase for only $95 at https://majorgifts.campusedu.com/thenoblecalloffundraising --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

We conducted hours of interviews with donors who had given 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts. 5 themes emerged. In a new 5-part series on the podcast, Clark unwraps a series of interviews Clark and MGF CEO Monica Vandeventer conducted with donors who had given big gifts. We asked them why they gave and what they like about the fundraisers who call on them. They answered. In Part 2, Clark talks about how talking MISSION, VISION, VALUES closes bigger, unrestricted gifts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

We conducted hours of interviews with donors who had given 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts. 5 themes emerged. In a new 5-part series on the podcast, Clark unwraps a series of interviews Clark and MGF CEO Monica Vandeventer conducted with donors who had given big gifts. We asked them why they gave and what they like about the fundraisers who call on them. They answered. Part 1 is about doing the hard work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

Inspired by the old Atari game "Pitfall," in this episode Clark talks about some pitfalls to avoid in your work as a fundraiser, and gives you some ropes you can use to swing over them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

In this episode Clark talks about the idea of "Moving the Marbles" and the little things we do day in and day out to achieve success. He also talks about developing a winning mindset and not just "conceiving" but also "believing" that we can be great fundraisers. Also, don't miss his offer for a free Development Assessment where you can get on a one-on-one call with Clark. You can email him at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

In this episode Clark wraps up the series on 5 Steps to Planning Your Way to Success.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

In Part 4 Clark gives the LEAD MEASURES to determine whether you are on the right track. The LAG MEASURE (MONEY) will come later, but how do you know you are on the right track? Here are the metrics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

In Part 3 of Planning Your Way to Success Clark talks about making the moves to increase the likelihood of getting a YES to the first ask: the ask for the visit. In Step 2 you scheduled your trips. This step is about making sure you have successful trips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

Part 2 of a 5 Part series on Planning you way to success. Having completed Step 1 (ranking your donors) in this episode Clark talks about building out a schedule for your year that ensures you will see your Top 5 donors at least two times this year. This is about automating success and "getting in the way of success." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

Part 1 of 5 short episodes where Clark talks about planning your way to success. Automate your success and ensure you have a successful year by going through these 5 steps at the start of the New Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

We've come to Year End. In this episode Clark talks about the importance of being in front of your donors at the end of the year. Also, have you signed up for the Major Gifts Fundraiser email list? Go to https://majorgiftsfundraiser.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

A Peak Performance Fundraiser is a Trusted Advisor. Are you a trusted advisor to your donors? In this episode Clark talks about ten traits of trusted advisors. He also talks about mental focus and the Father of American Psychology William James and his famous quote, "“If you only care enough for a result, you will almost certainly attain it. If you wish to be rich, you will be rich. If you wish to be learned, you will be learned. If you wish to be good, you’ll be good. Only you must really wish these things and wish them exclusively and not wish at the same time a hundred other incompatible things just as strongly.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

One of the most important things we can do as fundraisers is learn to flex our gratitude muscles, but this is also one of the most important things we can do as human beings. We should aspire to be more grateful, more thankful people! In this episode, Clark looks at what some anciet, sacred texts have to say about gratitude and thankfulness, and shares his family's Thanksgiving traditon that helps them flex their gratitude muscles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

It's Thanksgiving Week. Fundraisers, this is OUR WEEK! Reach out to your donors and express real, deep down from within you gratitude.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

As fundraisers we need to always be practicing our story -- and refining our ability to tell a better story. We also need to remember that you can get a steak anywhere, but you go to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for the sizzle. Add some sizzle to your steak. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

If you want to be among the best you have to have discipline. Rank your donors using the Major Gifts Fundraiser Donor Evaluation Worksheet and make sure you are spending a proporionate amount of time with the people most capable, most likely, and most inclined to give you the big gifts to drive your mission forward.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

After listening to a talk about world class shepherds, Clark thought, "Wow, Great Fundraisers and Great Shepherds have a lot in common!" In this episode Clark talks about loving your donors, and how that love should drive you to master your craft, because when you master your craft you are in a better position to serve your donors. Questions? Email Clark at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

In this episode Clarks talks about the 6 levels of fundraisers and asks the question, "What level are you at?" Email Clark your answer at clark@majorgiftsfundraiser.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message

This is the fundraiser's guide to empowerment. You aren't just raising money so that someone else can do good work. You are doing the work. The money is the least interesting part. Listen to this everytime you feel discouraged as a fundraiser. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clark-at-major-gifts-fundraiser/message