The World’s Most Exclusive Mentorship and

Peer Advisory Mastermind For 6, 7, and 8

Figure Fundraisers and Executive Directors

Join Mary Petersen behind the scenes to learn the exact systems, strategies, and secrets she used to close 9-figure gifts and raise hundreds of millions through major gifts, campaigns, and transformational philanthropy.

Introducing Major Gift Momentum

Momentum is designed for fundraisers, development directors, and nonprofit CEOs who are actively raising—or ready to raise—major gifts ($25K–$1M+). Whether you’re building your first major gift program or scaling to consistent 7- and 8-figure philanthropy, this mastermind will meet you where you are.

Who is Major Gift Momentum For?

You're a driven fundraiser, development director, or nonprofit CEO ready to build a sustainable major gifts program – without burning out or going it alone.

You're already raising serious money – $500K, $1M, maybe more – but you know there's another zero waiting with the right systems, strategy, and support.

You're ready to stop winging it and start running a real major gifts operation—with qualification processes, donor journeys, and ask strategies that actually close transformational gifts.

You want to attract and build genuine trust with high-net-worth donors using proven tools for prospecting, meeting strategy, and long-term stewardship.

You're done letting the urgent crowd out the important, and you're ready to build a major gift engine that grows revenue and gives you your life back.

How Major Gift Momentum Works

Monthly Workshops and Training Intensives with Mary LIVE on Zoom

Each month you’ll join Mary live on Zoom (from anywhere in the world!) for an intensive workshop designed to sharpen your fundraising skills, refine your donor strategies, and strengthen your major gift systems—so you can close bigger gifts faster and with greater ease.

Every session tackles timely and practical issues fundraisers face at all stages—whether you’re building your first major gift program or scaling to consistent 7- and 8-figure philanthropy.

Plus, you’ll get instant access to the full vault of past trainings and workshop recordings—your on-demand library of major gift strategies to revisit anytime you need them.

Weekly Momentum Advisory Coaching Calls with Mary (Q&A)

Each week, bring your most pressing fundraising challenges to our live advisory call—and get them answered in real time.

Watch as Mary breaks down the toughest issues in major gifts: prospecting, donor qualification, solicitation strategy, portfolio management, and leadership challenges that fundraisers face every day.

You’ll walk away with specific, actionable advice you can implement immediately—plus insights from the questions and breakthroughs of other fundraisers on the same journey.

24/7 Momentum Community (For That Just-In-Time Advice)

The Momentum Community is your go-to space for “just in time” advice to keep you moving forward. It’s a safe, supportive place for fundraisers to share strategies, celebrate big wins, and get answers to those urgent “I need to know right now” questions.

Mary and her team are active in the community daily, so you’ll get instant feedback, encouragement, and direction. As a Momentum member, you’ll always have priority access to Mary’s expertise—plus the collective wisdom of peers who truly get the world of major gifts.

Momentum on Demand

Imagine having Mary right in your office—giving you her very best strategy, script, or solution at the exact moment you need it. Day or night. That’s what you get inside Momentum On Demand.

Inside, you’ll find 100+ hours of real questions asked by fundraisers—and answered by Mary—recorded and organized so you can instantly access proven strategies for every stage of major gift fundraising.

From qualifying donors to crafting the perfect ask to stewarding 7- and 8-figure gifts, almost every question you could imagine is covered—and ready for you, exactly when you need it.

FAQS

When Does the Program Start?

Once you’re accepted into Major Gift Momentum (through a personal interview with Mary Petersen), you’ll receive immediate access to the member portal.

Inside, you’ll find your onboarding video, recordings of past workshops and coaching calls, Momentum On Demand™, and the exact systems and frameworks Mary uses to qualify donors, close transformational gifts, and scale major gift programs.

You’ll also see the full calendar of upcoming workshops, coaching calls, and Momentum events—so you can plan ahead and fully participate in these game-changing experiences.

What’s included in my membership?

Each month you get:

- A live workshop with Mary Petersen (on Zoom)

- A live Q&A coaching call with Mary for personalized advice

- 24/7 access to the Momentum Community for “just-in-time” support

- Momentum On Demand™—100+ hours of recorded trainings and past workshops

What if I can’t make the live calls?

No problem! Every call and workshop is recorded and uploaded to the Momentum vault. You’ll never miss out—you can rewatch anytime.

What results can I expect?

Results vary, but members have reported landing first-ever 6-figure gifts within a few months, honing portfolios, and asking for major gifts with confidence. Momentum gives you the systems, strategies, and support to consistently close transformational gifts.

What if my nonprofit has a small budget?

Major Gift Momentum is about learning to raise transformational gifts—so the investment pays for itself many times over. If you’re serious about growing major gifts, this is for you.

Who is Major Gift Momentum for?

Momentum is designed for fundraisers, development directors, and nonprofit CEOs who are actively raising—or ready to raise—major gifts ($25K–$1M+). Whether you’re building your first major gift program or scaling to consistent 7- and 8-figure philanthropy, this mastermind will meet you where you are.

Do I need to already be raising big gifts to qualify?

Not necessarily! You should have fundraising experience and a working portfolio of prospects/donors. Momentum is about helping you scale what’s already in motion, not starting from zero.

Will I get personal access to Mary?

Yes. Your connection with Mary begins with your initial interview and continues inside the 24/7 Momentum Community.

Here you’ll get “just-in-time” advice directly from Mary and fellow Momentum members. Mary is active daily in the community, offering feedback, encouragement, and strategy.

You’ll also interact with Mary on the live monthly coaching calls, where you can submit your most pressing questions and get detailed, practical mentoring.

How much time should I plan to commit?

Most members spend about 6–8 hours per month engaging live, plus time implementing strategies. The real transformation happens when you take action between calls.

How is this different from other fundraising trainings?

This isn’t a one-off webinar or a stack of theory. Momentum is ongoing mentorship, peer support, and proven frameworks—taught by someone who’s closed a 9-figure gift and raised hundreds of millions. It’s about real action, not more fluff.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Schedule a free Game Plan Call with Mary today.

Ready to stop guessing and start closing?

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