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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Sep 3, 2025 • 11min
#216 Four Lessons Learned From a Bad Ask
This week, the host recounts a cringe-worthy fundraising pitch that interrupted a Catholic Mass. He shares four crucial lessons learned from this experience. First, he stresses the importance of honesty in fundraising intentions. Next, he advises focusing on one ask at a time for clarity. Context matters, too—some settings are just wrong for requests. Finally, he encourages fundraisers to ask with confidence, highlighting the impact of a respectful approach. A contrasting, successful homily illustrates these points perfectly.
Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
#215 Skydiving and Major Gifts at 90 Years Old with Joe McIlhaney
What are you going to be doing at 90 years old? This week's guest is Joe McIhaney, the Founder of the Medical Institute, a great man, one of my clients, and now... a skydiver. Enjoy! Learn more about my online training program here: Onevisitaway.com/millions
Jul 18, 2025 • 28min
#214 How To Determine How Much You Should Ask For
LAST DAY TO SAVE ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 17, 2025 • 8min
#213 Should You Talk About Money with a Dying Donor?
48 HOURS LEFT TO SAVE ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 16, 2025 • 8min
#212 Do You Have A Strategy for Major Gifts?
LAST WEEK TO SAVE ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 15, 2025 • 43min
#211 How I Lost 20 Pounds-- A Conversation with Fitness Coach Cody Lutz
LAST WEEK TO SAVE ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 14, 2025 • 46min
#210 A 60 Minute Guide To Your First Major Gift
LAST WEEK TO SAVE ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 11, 2025 • 16min
#209 My Journey From Volunteer Intern to Entrepreneur
Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 9, 2025 • 50min
#208 Digital Minimalism and K-12 Fundraising with Robert Clements
Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
Jul 7, 2025 • 58min
#207 Courage in Fundraising with Julie Ordoñez
Big Summer Blowout on Major Gift Millions! 1. The sale lasts through July 18th 2025.2. The course is normally $1,500 for individual access, but during the sale it's only $1,000. 3. You got a private 30 minute coaching call with me after you've gone through the whole course. 4. You get access to my webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" detailing how I started and run my major gift coaching business. 5. Use the coupon code SUMMER at checkout. If you want your entire team to have lifetime access to the course, use the coupon SUMMER for 50% off team access. Go here to learn more and enroll: onevisitaway.com/millions Watch video testimonials of my students here: https://www.bonjoro.com/pe/070c13d9-f6c1-4743-93cc-bfc8e2853ada
