📅 Episode Summary: Ever wonder what a major gift coach actually does? In this episode, Mary pulls back the curtain on a single Monday filled with coaching sessions, new client strategy, proposal rewrites, and prospect deep dives. You’ll hear what it really takes to help fundraisers grow their confidence, build a major gift pipeline, and start closing six- and seven-figure gifts—no guesswork, no fluff.💡 Whether you're a solo development officer, a board chair taking on fundraising, or a seasoned MGO needing structure and strategy—this episode is packed with real-life scenarios, coaching advice, and actionable takeaways.🔥 In this episode, you’ll hear about:Heather’s journey from $0 to $35K and how she’s prepping a $250K askA theatre’s $3M challenge—and why their $10K/month consultant isn’t cutting itCoaching a one-person development shop through donor meeting language and confidence buildingWhy your 15-page proposal is probably doing more harm than goodHow to build a prospect strategy map and cultivation touchpoint calendarWelcoming a new Major Gift Momentum member and creating systems from scratchHelping a large nonprofit structure messaging to inspire seven-figure gifts✨ Links & Resources:🧰 Major Donor Meeting Mastery – $47 Course📚 Join the Fundraising Collective🚢 Major Gift Momentum – Group Coaching☎️ Book a Free 45-Minute Game Plan Call with Mary💬 Quotable Moment: "A major gift coach doesn’t just tell you what to do—we’re in the trenches with you, building your confidence, your materials, and your strategy." – Mary Petersen💻 Connect with Mary Petersen Website: www.heyfundraiser.com YouTube: @heyfundraisers Instagram: @heyfundraiser LinkedIn: Mary Petersen Email: [email protected] 🎯 Ready to Level Up Your Donor Meetings? If you’re tired of leaving donor meetings with no gift, no timeline, and no follow-up plan, it’s time to learn the strategy that changes everything. Check out Major Donor Meeting Mastery — my signature course that shows you exactly how to create momentum in the meeting, not after it. ➡️ Learn more

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