One Visit Away
Kevin Fitzpatrick
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.
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May 11, 2023 • 17min
#139 The Appalachian Trail and Knowing When to Quit
In this episode I share a couple of stories from my time hiking on the Appalachian Trail and how it applies to major gifts. Far too many people quit too early when they could have accomplished something great for their career if they stayed a little longer. Check out my course on major gifts here: OneVisitAway.com/millions
May 2, 2023 • 14min
#138 I Got Ambushed by a Fundraising Consultant
Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Use the code 25OFF to save 25% through Friday the 5th.
Apr 25, 2023 • 18min
#137 Some People Won't Like You... Get Over it!
Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
Apr 10, 2023 • 15min
#136 Be Proud of What You Do--Schedule the Visit!
Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
Apr 3, 2023 • 37min
Rest In Peace Mary Jane Butera and Carmel Fitzpatrick
I lost both of my grandmothers last year. Listen to hear their stories and 7 lessons they taught me about life.
Mar 27, 2023 • 10min
#135 I Chickened Out on the Ask
Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
Mar 20, 2023 • 11min
#134 Fundraising Success is NOT Fair
In Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki talks about how he was a best SELLING author. The point is that sales and marketing matter. It's not JUST your product that matters. The same is true in major gifts. You need to learn how to raise money well to advance your mission. Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
Mar 13, 2023 • 14min
#133 The Secret to Getting a Raise
If you want to close big gifts, at some point you need to ASK! If you want a raise, you need to ASK for that as well. Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
Mar 6, 2023 • 54min
#132 Affinity Programs and a $500,000 Gift with Jenni Craig
Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions Check out Jenni's website: https://www.affinitymaker.com/Connect with Jenni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-craig-bb48157/
Feb 27, 2023 • 10min
#131 Creepy Tall Guy
If you want to win at major gifts, you need to get in front of your donors. The stories that come about from being present with someone in real life cannot be matched by virtual interactions. Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimizeEnroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
