We Help Nonprofit executive directors and major gift officers
Experience 6- & 7-Figure
Major Gift Success
Stop the guessing! FREE Major Gift Ask Formula™ that Set You Up for BIG WINS
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Whether you're new to major gifts or have already raised millions, we’ll help you scale your impact, lead with confidence, and thrive—especially when the fundraising climate gets tough.
Wherever you're at in your journey, we've got you covered.
The $100 Million Roadmap
My time-tested formula, responsible for closing a $100 million gift in 7 short months...delivered to you -- FREE -- so you can implement strategies straight away, and raise larger gifts.
The Get-In-The-Door Framework
Just minutes from now you can access these easy-to-implement elements and create strong, trust-based relationships with prospects and donors.
The 7-Figure Fundraiser Method
Learn the 15 critical elements of a sophisticated major gift department and benchmark your efforts against best practice. Fix the issues with your department and raise more money.
The Winning Major Gift Proposal
Just minutes from now you can access these easy-to-implement elements and create strong, trust-based relationships with prospects and donors.
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"I attended Mary's Major Gift Momentum Training in Philadelphia. Her advice and tips for closing major gifts are incredible. Participants learn how to focus their energy and time, secrets to success, and building trust from the very first touchpoint. Mary even includes scripts to set you up for success. I recommend this training to all major gift professionals."
-Roshonda Jones
Bethesda Project
Success stories
What others are saying
"I'm raising more than ever before!"
Mary is very personable and engaging - she makes major gifts fun! Her advice and tips for closing major gifts are incredible, and I'm now closing 6-figure gifts. Thank you, Mary!!
"Highly recommend this"
Mary's training changed the way I think about major gifts and my relationships with major donors. I am getting in the door and closing gifts faster than ever before.
"My Board could not be happier!"
Mary has true mastery of major donor meetings. Her process is a game changer, which has dramatically increased my fundraising revenue. My board could not be happier!
I am actually meeting my fundraising goals"
My eyes have been opened! I've been doing everything wrong and it was why I struggled to meet my fundraising goals. That's not a problem anymore. Thank you Mary!
WANT TO DIP YOUR TOE IN THE FUNDRAISING WATERS?
Major Donor Meeting Mastery
Masterclass on major gift solicitation, building deep, trust-based, relationships,
and getting to the Ask quickly.
YES MARY! Teach Me How to Have the Perfect Donor Meeting!
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Here's what you get:
"Get in the Door" Framework
Donor Qualification Formula
Instant Confidence Templates & Checklists
Sticky Trust Strategies
BONUS: My Guide to Crushing Objections
Total value: $297
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"Best purchase ever!"
Mary, I'm grateful to have met you...professional fundraising was always a goal...and you've helped me way beyond anyone else at this point. Thank you!
Hey There! I'm Mary Petersen
If you're on the hunt for someone who actually gets what it's like in the fundraising trenches—you just found your new favorite partner-in-philanthropy. With 20+ years of major gift experience (read: hard-earned wins and a few glorious flops), I’m here to help you ditch the overwhelm and step into your role with confidence, clarity, and fun. Yes, FUN.
I’ve ridden the rollercoaster—high-fives from 7-figure gifts, cringe-worthy no's, and those "what am I even doing?" moments. That’s why I built a better way. Because no fundraiser should have to cross their fingers and guess their way through prospecting, relationship-building, or making the big ask.
"Game-changing Tactics"
After Mary showed me her process, I started applying it to our major gift work and the output is 1000% better. I am using your process every day now. Thank you so much!
- Lynn Smith-Shrum
"Total Fundraising Brilliance"
Mind-blowing and absolutely loaded with value! So many things I've never thought about doing, with easily doable strategies.
- Susan Barry
"Transformational
Strategy"
"I have to say that I'm loving this training and I'm not even through it all. Implemented just a few things, and it has already changed my fundraising, forever.
- Anna Vance
