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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Oct 15, 2025 • 8min
#229 How To Make This The Most Profitable Q4
Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 28min
#228 The Homeless Millionaire and Founding a School with Reev Rohter
This episode is epic. Reev Rohter is a Real Estate Broker, but has also helped found a school and has endless stories of asking for money, getting asked for money, as well as sales stories. Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
Oct 10, 2025 • 7min
#227 Change the Terms; Close More Gifts
Want to close more gifts? Change the terms! Make it easier for a donor to say yes. Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
Oct 8, 2025 • 10min
#226 My Biggest Sales Regret
Here's how you know you compensation plan is unethical: if you wouldn't feel comfortable telling a donor how you're paid. Learn more from my biggest sales regret. Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
Oct 6, 2025 • 40min
#225 A Donor Revoked a $25 Million Estate Gift with Jeff Scott
Would you stick to your principles if it cost your org a $25 Million gift? In this episode Jeff Scott with ICM shares some incredible stories from his long career in major gifts including one where not compromising his values caused a donor to take their org out of his will. Make sure you give this one a listen if you went to be better prepared to close big gifts! Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
Oct 1, 2025 • 13min
#224 What is Freedom Worth?
Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here. View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 41min
#223 The Hedge Fund Billionaire and the Pony Stable Farmer with Andrew Kerr
Andrew Kerr, a seasoned nonprofit fundraising leader, shares captivating stories from his journey in the world of major gifts. He discusses the impact of persistent outreach, recounting how he secured a $200,000 donation from a hedge fund billionaire after two years of efforts. Kerr highlights the importance of personal connections, like visiting a donor's farm, which nurtured trust and revealed their giving potential. Additionally, he provides insight into training volunteers to transform modest pledges into significant bequests, all emphasizing the power of in-person relationships.
Sep 24, 2025 • 8min
#222 When Should You Change Jobs?
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Sep 22, 2025 • 59min
#221 Advice from a Donor Asked Every Day with Rob Hays
Rob Hays, a seasoned business executive and philanthropic donor, shares insights from his diverse career spanning investment banking and hospitality. He discusses the importance of a strong company culture and how personal influences shaped his leadership style. Rob reveals that he's constantly approached for donations and provides strategic tips for fundraisers, emphasizing genuine relationships over transactional asks. He recounts emotional stories about his giving, including his support for a Catholic student center, while advocating for fundraising rooted in friendship and listening.
Sep 17, 2025 • 13min
#220 Send This to Your Boss
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