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Hey Fundraiser!
Welcome to Hey Fundraiser, the podcast for nonprofit Executive Directors and major gift officers who are done guessing.
Each week, host Mary Petersen pulls back the curtain on what actually works in major gifts. Not theory. Not whiteboard frameworks. Real scripts, real strategy, and the exact moves you can use in your next donor meeting. Mary spent 25+ years as a working major gift officer and built a methodology that closes 5 and 6-figure gifts in months, not years, by going deep with a…
Episodes
Hey Fundraiser!How I Closed a $100 Million Gift
It should not take you more than a year to close a major gift. The days of cultivating for 18+ months is OVER. I hope this story inspires you to: embrace…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!Master Your New Director of Development Role with These Reports
Director of Development Reports | Free Download http://reports.heyfundraiser.com/http://reports.heyfundraiser.com/ In this episode, I am sharing all my tips…
Hey Fundraiser!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…
Hey Fundraiser!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. Learn More →…
Hey Fundraiser!Maximizing Impact with One Ask and 364 Days of Gratitude
Downloads Sample Proposal & 50 Ways to Engage Donors http://proposal.heyfundraiser.com/ In this episode, I am sharing my one-ask fundraising strategy that will…
Hey Fundraiser!Beyond the Ask: Mastering Moves Management
Downloads 15 Questions to Ask http://cultivation.heyfundraiser.com/ Moves Management Stages http://moves.heyfundraiser.com/ In this episode, we are going deep…
Hey Fundraiser!Breaking Tradition: Why It's Time to Ditch the Board Minimum
In this episode, I will discuss the common practice among nonprofits requiring a minimum donation from board members. Depending on the organization, this…
Hey Fundraiser!Unlock the Power of Happy Fundraisers
A happy fundraiser is more likely to go the extra mile and be successful in their efforts, which is why it's crucial to empower them and make sure they feel…
Hey Fundraiser!Jerry Panas: 3 questions to ask a major donor is teetering on making their gift
In this episode I want to talk to you about asking for major gifts and handling those pesky objections that come up. Every fundraiser gets nervous before…
Hey Fundraiser!Engaging Leadership and Program Staff
Creating Your Board | Download Free Guide https://board.heyfundraiser.com In today's episode we will discuss engaging other individuals from your organization…
Hey Fundraiser!Respectfully Engage Clients Served
Creating Your Board | Download Free Guide https://board.heyfundraiser.com In today's episode we will discuss engaging other individuals from your organization…
Hey Fundraiser!How to Use Events to Springboard Your Cultivation Efforts
Events are an important part of engagement for donors and prospects, and you can strategically use them to springboard your cultivation efforts. Events can run…
Hey Fundraiser!How to Prepare for the First Meeting with a Prospect
Download Our Best Questions for Your First Prospect Meeting http://cultivation.heyfundraiser.com/ The first meeting with a prospect is a big deal. It’s your…
Hey Fundraiser!Turning Things Around: How to Handle Upset Donors
At some point in your fundraising career, you are going to have an upset donor who is angry with the organization, leadership, or the direction that the…
Hey Fundraiser!Donor Cultivation: 8 Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
Mistakes made during donor cultivation can cost you the relationship and the major gift! We're going to break down the biggest missteps that fundraisers make…
Hey Fundraiser!5 KPIs for Major Gift Officers
KPIs are the measurements of success for your major gift officers. That's why choosing the right KPIs is critical. Peter Drucker wisely said, "what gets…
Hey Fundraiser!Fundraising Reports: The Do's and Don'ts
This week we are exploring how to maximize your fundraising reports so that the right information is going to the right audience. Once you release a report…
Hey Fundraiser!My Story
Welcome to the first episode of the Hey Fundraiser! podcast. Today I am sharing my fundraising story. Learn Downloads and Resources → Download KPI's For Annual…
Hey Fundraiser!Hey Fundraiser Trailer
Hey Fundraiser! Welcome to the Podcast, before we dive into today’s topic, and for those who are new here, let me first introduce myself, I am Mary Hackett the…