Healthy Boundaries with Major Donors

The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast · Jul 21, 2026 · 19m

He asked to sit in on hiring. She almost said yes to that too.

Here's what changed her mind.

On this week's episode, I tell the story of a major gift officer whose biggest donor had slowly taken over her evenings, her weekends, and nearly her hiring decisions.

We walk through the power dynamics that show up in almost every major gift relationship, the red flags worth naming early, and the reset language that protected both her dignity and the gift.

What's one boundary you've had to set with a generous donor?

Listen to this episode and share it with anyone on your team navigating a tricky…