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Episode Synopsis
It should not take you more than a year to close a major gift. The days of cultivating for 18+ months is OVER. I hope this story inspires you to:embrace permission-based fundraisingtrim your portfolio so that you have 40-60 qualified prospectsgo deeper with fewer prospects, as opposed to shallow efforts with hundreds of prospectsSend a voicemail to Mary: https://www.speakpipe.com/heyfundraiserMajor Donor Meeting Mastery:If you want to lean in to how to set yourself up for getting to the ask quicker and having deeper relationships, check out this $47 masterclass.Subscribe & Follow:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Hey Fundraiser! podcast so you never miss an episode.Join Mary in the Major Gift Fundraisers Facebook Group for more fundraising tips, funny moments, and promotional content.Connect with Mary:Website: www.heyfundraiser.comEmail: [email protected]→ Join The Fundraising Collective → Connect with Mary Petersen on LinkedIn→ Join our Private Facebook Group→ Schedule Your Free Gameplan Call with Mary💻 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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