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How to Close Major Gifts Faster—Without Rushing the Donor

How to Close Major Gifts Faster—Without Rushing the Donor

Update: 2025-09-19
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Ready to pour rocket fuel on your major gift efforts? Major Gift Momentum is the solution. Check it out here!

Do you really need to spend 18 months cultivating a donor before making an ask? 😅  (Spoiler alert: Absolutely not.)

In this firecracker episode, Mary calls BS on the outdated “18-month cultivation” rule and walks you through how to build authentic, strategic donor relationships that lead to major gifts faster — without feeling rushed, pushy, or awkward.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why loooong cultivation timelines are sabotaging your impact.
  • The three things donors must be clear on to say “YES.”
  • Five powerful ways to accelerate donor momentum without pressure.
  • What to say instead of “can you support our work?” 🙃
  • Why smaller portfolios = deeper relationships and bigger gifts.

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 🎯 Ready to crush your major gift goals faster? Grab Major Donor Meeting Mastery – it’s your fast track to YES for just $47!

If you loved this episode, please leave a review and share it with a teammate who’s stuck in “not yet” land.

Until next time, keep fundraising with clarity, purpose, and a little sass.

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How to Close Major Gifts Faster—Without Rushing the Donor

How to Close Major Gifts Faster—Without Rushing the Donor

Mary Petersen