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Creative Cultivation Techniques: Stories from the Field
In this episode, we are diving into two inspiring and creative cultivation stories from my experience as a major gift officer. Join us as we explore the lessons learned and the power of personalized connections in...
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Master Your New Director of Development Role with These Reports
Director of Development Reports | Free Downloadhttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/Director-of-Development-Reports
In this episode, I am sharing all my tips and tricks so you can quickly gain visibility, attain early wins,...
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2023 Trends of Super Successful Major Gift Officers
In today's podcast episode, we're gonna look at how super successful major gift officers spend their time. For the last seven years, I've been studying 32 development departments across the US and the results of this...
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6 ways for Fundraisers to Have the BEST Major Gift Portfolio
In this episode, we're unveiling six powerful strategies that will revolutionize the way you curate your major gift portfolio for maximum impact.
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Maximizing Impact with One Ask and 364 Days of Gratitude
DownloadsSample Proposal & 50 Ways to Engage Donorshttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/Major-Gift-Proposal-Template
In this episode, I am sharing my one-ask fundraising strategy that will allow you to solicit your...
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Beyond the Ask: Mastering Moves Management
Downloads15 Questions to Askhttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/prospect-meeting-questions
Moves Management Stageshttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/moves-management-stages
In this episode, we are going deep into mastering moves...
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Breaking Tradition: Why It's Time to Ditch the Board Minimum
In this episode, I will discuss the common practice among nonprofits requiring a minimum donation from board members. Depending on the organization, this requirement can range from $1,000 to $10,000. However, I'm here...
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Unlock the Power of Happy Fundraisers
A happy fundraiser is more likely to go the extra mile and be successful in their efforts, which is why it's crucial to empower them and make sure they feel supported. In this podcast episode, we'll discuss six tips...
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Jerry Panas: 3 questions to ask a major donor is teetering on making their gift
In this episode I want to talk to you about asking for major gifts and handling those pesky objections that come up. Every fundraiser gets nervous before asking for a major gift because it puts you in a very...
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Engaging Leadership and Program Staff
Creating Your Board | Download Free Guidehttps://www.heyfundraiser.com/creating-your-board-guide
In today's episode we will discuss engaging other individuals from your organization in the fundraising process. Your...
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Respectfully Engage Clients Served
Download Our Best Questions for Your First Prospect Meeting https://www.heyfundraiser.com/prospect-meeting-questions
Your clients, who are the beneficiaries of your programs, can provide compelling testimonials and...
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How to Use Events to Springboard Your Cultivation Efforts
Events are an important part of engagement for donors and prospects, and you can strategically use them to springboard your cultivation efforts. Events can run the gamut – you’ve got huge fundraising galas to small,...
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