One Visit Away

One Visit Away is a podcast focused on helping major gift fundraisers achieve their potential by inspiring them to increase the number and quality of visits they have with their benefactors or prospective benefactors. This motivation comes about by hearing fascinating stories of visits that went well from a wide array of development professionals. When you hear these stories of success, you will realize that you too are just One Visit Away from a transformational experience for your benefactors and your organization.

#176 How a $100 Gift Turned into $100,000 with Kara Mone

This incredible conversation with Kara Mone illustrates exactly why I do what I do. There are people in your database right now who have the ability to give WAY more than they are currently giving. But if you don't visit with me, you're never going to know that they can and are willing to help. Kara shares several stories highlighting donors who initially gave modest gifts and then increased by orders of magnitude. Additionally, you'll learn about what's made her so succes...

12-02
43:50

#175 STOP ASKING SO MUCH!

Most nonprofits ask their major donors WAY too much. If you want to transform your fundraising results, you need to get as far away as possible from just throwing information and asks at donors. YOU NEED TO GET TO KNOW THEM! The only way to really do that is to get a visit scheduled. The information you learn from a donor is almost infinitely more valuable than the things you will tell them. Go get the visit scheduled now. ‼️ MASSIVE BLACK FRIDAY SALE ‼️Major Gif...

11-12
15:28

#174 There Are No Small Meetings with Matt Letourneau CEO of neverthirst

neverthirst is doing big things. Since 2018, they've grown from a $2.5 Million budget to nearly $10 Million this year. Matt Letourneau shares several incredibles stories ranging from individuals giving millions of dollars down to young adults coming together and spreading the word to ultimately raising millions. If you want to learn more about how you can help, go to neverthirstwater.org‼️ MASSIVE BLACK FRIDAY SALE ‼️Major Gift Millions, my training program, is $500 off through...

11-07
48:28

#172 STOP PRESSURING DONORS!

Are you viewing your relationships over 10 years or 10 days? Too many major gift fundraisers rush asks because leadership is putting too much pressure on their team. If you want to have great, long-term relationships, you need to the freedom to NOT constantly put pressure on donors. It only winds up costing you money in the long run. As always, join the over 500 students enrolled in my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions

10-08
06:40

#171 Use This to Schedule More Visits!

If you want to schedule more visits, you need to ignore the voices telling you to not make attempts. Use the code 1000 to save $500 on individual access to Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/millions

10-02
12:33

#170 Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor with Andrew Olsen

Andrew Olsen is in an elite club: The 3 time guest club on One Visit Away! Andrew is one of the most trusted voices in the nonprofit fundraising world and listening to this episode you'll see why. Andrew shares how to make direct mail work harder.Losing almost 200 pounds. Treating every donor like a major donor. Why he's focused his career on helping build organizations. You don't want to miss this great episode! onevisitaway.com/millions

09-26
44:05

#169 An Epic First Visit with Giovanni Mowrey!

I'm not sure I've ever heard of a first visit going well for a fundraiser. It's such a new experience with so many nerves and unknowns. Until I interviewed Giovanni Mowrey-- his first visit was epic! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. onevisitaway.com/millions

09-12
39:25

#168 Growing To Nearly $5 Million in Revenue with Dani Ruhf

Every great organization starts with a story. Chop Out Hunger is one of the most amazing organizations I have had the honor of working with. Listen to this episode to hear from Dani Ruhf the founder of the organization. Her story will inspire you to do bold things and dream bigger! Check out their website here: https://chopouthunger.org/

08-28
01:20:00

#167 Flatscreen TV's and Deceiving Donors

Don't deceive your donors. It will always harm you in the long run!

08-07
07:28

#166 When Is It Time To Leave a Job You Love?

2 Year Anniversary Sale on Major Gift Millions! 4 Reasons to enroll now:1. It's 40% off individual or team access! 2. You get a 30 minute coaching call with me at no extra cost! (60 minutes for team access) 3. You get access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" the webinar I did teaching you exactly how I started my business 4. You get your money back if you don't love it! Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Ends this Frida...

07-16
10:56

#165 Networking and Landing Multiple Job Offers with Molly Zepeda

2 Year Anniversary Sale on Major Gift Millions! 4 Reasons to enroll now:1. It's 40% off individual or team access! 2. You get a 30 minute coaching call with me at no extra cost! (60 minutes for team access) 3. You get access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" the webinar I did teaching you exactly how I started my business 4. You get your money back if you don't love it! Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Ends on July 15...

07-09
32:28

#164 The Best Way To Learn Major Gifts

2 Year Anniversary Sale on Major Gift Millions! 4 Reasons to enroll now:1. It's 40% off individual or team access! 2. You get a 30 minute coaching call with me at no extra cost! (60 minutes for team access) 3. You get access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" the webinar I did teaching you exactly how I started my business 4. You get your money back if you don't love it! Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Ends on July 15...

07-01
10:01

#163 Passion and Overcoming Objections with Rabbi Shaya Fox

2 Year Anniversary Sale on Major Gift Millions! 4 Reasons to enroll now:1. It's 40% off individual or team access! 2. You get a 30 minute coaching call with me at no extra cost! (60 minutes for team access) 3. You get access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" the webinar I did teaching you exactly how I started my business 4. You get your money back if you don't love it! Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Watch video tes...

06-25
58:56

#162 How Do You Make $1 Million/Year?

2 Year Anniversary Sale on Major Gift Millions! 4 Reasons to enroll now:1. It's 40% off individual or team access! 2. You get a 30 minute coaching call with me at no extra cost! (60 minutes for team access) 3. You get access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" the webinar I did teaching you exactly how I started my business 4. You get your money back if you don't love it! Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Watch video tes...

06-18
14:56

#161 Grit, Conquering Fear, and Reaching $1 Million with Maria Puccini

Maria Puccini is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of In My Shoes. In this episode, you'll hear about how Maria developed grit, times she's conquered her fears, and how she's grown the organization to over $1 Million in annual revenue. Additionally, Maria has had a couple of kids in the last few years and she shares her experience navigating major gifts while being a mom. Make sure you tune into this episode to hear some incredible stories about how big gifts come about.&nb...

06-11
01:00:18

#160 Prayer and a 6-Figure Gift with Micah Tomasella

Micah Tomasella is an Advancement Officer with Denison Ministries. Listen to hear how asking a donor if they need prayers can lead to great things for the donor and you organization. Click here to learn more about Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/millions

06-05
45:46

#159 One Visit...$1 Million with Mike Murray

THE FIRST EVER IN PERSON EPISODE! After 4 years, the One Visit Away podcast is now exclusively an in person podcast. To celebrate the occasion, I brought back Mike Murray who was the first ever guest on the podcast 4 years ago. In this episode Mike shares several stories including one that led to $1 Million being given in a ten month period. Mike also talks about call reluctance after being in the industry for more than a decade. If you want to learn more about the co...

05-28
52:57

#158 Should I Ask On The First Visit?

Go get some visits scheduled and raise some money!Join the 500 students enrolled in my online training program here: Use the code SALE to save big!onevisitaway.com/millions

05-22
10:10

#157 STOP TOUCHING YOUR DONORS!

I heard some terrible advice that you should touch a donor's arm before you leave the visit. I hate this advice and this episode explains why. Go get some visits scheduled and raise some money!Join the 500 students enrolled in my online training program here: onevisitaway.com/millions

05-14
08:40

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