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A Modern Tech Stack for Major Gift Success
Episode 135
Too many tools? Too little clarity?
And not enough hours to manage it all?
This episode is for you.
On this week's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser…
4 months, 1 week ago
Writing Donor Messages with AI, Not by AI
Episode 134
AI won’t replace your voice, but it can help amplify it.
I’ve been talking with so many fundraisers who want to try AI but worry their donor communica…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Take Back Your Week, Grow Your Major Gifts
Episode 133
My calendar used to tell on me.
I’d get to Friday and realize I’d spent the whole week in meetings, email, and “urgent” internal stuff… while my top d…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
From Mid-Level to Major: Mapping the Journey
Episode 132
Your next major donor might already be giving
I’ve seen so many mid-level donors quietly reading emails, showing up at events, and faithfully giving y…
5 months ago
Corporate Giving as a Major Gifts Lever
Episode 131
When one question unlocks three streams of giving
In this week’s episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share the story of a longtime donor whose i…
5 months, 1 week ago
Next-Gen Major Donors and the New Rules of Engagement
Episode 130
The biggest donors aren’t “the future” anymore. They’re already here.
In my latest episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share what I’m seeing as …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Your 2026 Case for Transformational Gifts
Episode 129
Your case might be costing you 7‑figure gifts.
In my latest episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share why so many cases still sound like they wer…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Making Your Major Gift Portfolio Shock-Resistant
Episode 128
One donor should never control your budget.
In this week’s episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share a story of a strong organization that felt “…
6 months ago
Discovery That Builds Trust, Not Pressure
Episode 127
Your discovery calls shouldn’t feel like a test.
In my latest Intentional Fundraiser episode, I walk through how I help fundraisers turn tense, script…
6 months, 1 week ago
Turning Leaders into Effective Major Gift Partners
Episode 126
Leaders keep derailing donor visits?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched a beautifully teed‑up donor conversation go sideways the moment a we…
6 months, 2 weeks ago