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The #1 Trait That Sets Top MGOs Apart (And How You Can Develop It)
What sets the most successful major gift officers (MGOs) apart from the rest? In this episode, we explore the single most important trait that top-performing MGOs share—a quality that helps them thrive in the face of...
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How to Find New Major Gift Prospects
In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most vital elements of major gift fundraising—finding new prospects! Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser looking to sharpen your strategy or a newcomer eager to build your...
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How to Overcome The Fear of Making a Major Gift Ask
In this episode, Mary dives into the number one challenge faced by her major gift coaching clients—fear of making the ask. Whether it’s the fear of rejection or the fear of damaging a relationship, many fundraisers...
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Transform Your Board Into Storytelling Fundraisers
In this episode, Mary dives into transforming board members into effective storytelling fundraisers. She highlights the significance of board members feeling comfortable and skilled in connecting with donors through...
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How Your Infrastructure Can Make or Break Your Fundraising Efforts
In this episode, Mary discusses the importance of fundraising operations and how it can make or break a fundraising program. She outlines six pillars of strong fundraising operations, including strong technology and...
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KPIs For Annual Giving
In this podcast episode, Mary Hackett discusses the importance of metrics in annual giving. She emphasizes the need to measure what truly matters and avoid vanity metrics. Mary then dives into specific key performance...
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How To Set Your Board Members Up for Fundraising Success
In this week's Hey Fundraiser! episode, Mary Hackett discusses the importance of creating an effective fundraising board and how to engage board members based on their unique profiles. She highlights common mistakes...
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Fundraising Failures: Don't Make These Three Mistakes
Join our host, Mary Hackett, as she bravely shares three impactful stories of fundraising failures, revealing valuable lessons and pitfalls to avoid in this very personal Hey Fundraiser! episode.
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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
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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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