We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 326. The Habits of an Impactful Major Gifts Officer - Julie Ordoñez
Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking on major gifts, and you better hold onto your britches for this conversation with one of our experts, Julie Ordoñez, founder of Courage Lab and Nonprofit Courage Lab podcast as we breakdown Habits of an Impactful Major Gift Officer. Prepare for everything you've learned about raising investment-level gifts to be upended - for good. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Tune in ✌️
Special Guest
Julie Ordoñez, founder of Courage Lab and Nonprofit Courage Lab Podcast
Episode Highlights
- Tonesetting (1:00)
- Mindset challenges that are barriers for raising major gifts (4:20)
- How major gift officers can feel more confident (12:40)
- Committing yourself to taking action and meeting your goals (18:50)
- Actions for success that major gift officers should take (24:35)
- Understand how to prioritize your relationships (29:40)
- KPIs for major gift officers to track (36:20)
- How to connect with Julie (43:10)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/326
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