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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Jun 12, 2023 • 37min
#144 Shock Them With How Quickly You Follow-Up with Adam Platzer
Adam Platzer, Assistant Vice President for College Advancement at RIT, shares why the pathway to a gift is such an important tool for an advancement team. Click here to learn more and get a template to use in your own office: https://forwardfundraisers.com/2021/03/14/thank-and-educate-your-internal-partners-with-a-pathway-to-a-gift/Get your FREE copy of Greg's book here: https://imarketsmart.com/freebook/Learn more about Kevin's course Major Gift Millions here: OneVisitAway.com/millions
Jun 5, 2023 • 16min
#143 Stop Worrying About Other Organizations!
One Year Anniversary of Major Gift Millions! I'm offering the greatest value ever on the course! Here's what's included if you enroll between now and July 7th:1. $200 off individual access and $2,000 off team access.2. The normal refund policy PLUS additional CASH if you want your money back. 3. A 30-minute coaching call with me for all who enroll in individual access and a 45-minute coaching call for your whole team if you enroll in team access.4. A private webinar where I will share with you exactly how I started my coaching business that was generating over $100,000 in annual revenue as a side hustle. Enroll here: OneVisitAway.com/Millions
May 31, 2023 • 9min
#142 Stop Thinking The Donor is a Cheapskate
Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions
May 26, 2023 • 10min
#141 I Was Too Aggressive with a Donor
One time I was too aggressive with a donor, but I'm glad it happened because I learned a valuable lesson. Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions
May 18, 2023 • 12min
#140 Responding to Objections -- It Really Works!
If you want to succeed in major gifts, you need to learn how to respond to objections. This episode will teach you how to respond in a way that leads to great conversations with your donors that will allow you to raise more money. Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions
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.
