Interested in Major Gift Momentum? Check it out here!Are you stuck chasing donors who never call back? Wasting your precious time on high-capacity but low-interest "prospects"? This episode is your rescue mission.Mary introduces the ABCDE Method—a powerhouse framework to help you quickly spot which donors deserve your energy (and which should be blessed and released). You'll learn how to focus on donors with true potential and stop burning out on low-likelihood long shots.With witty wisdom and a dose of real talk, Mary breaks down:Affinity + Action – Why caring alone isn't enoughBig Gifts Elsewhere – The receipts don't lie!Connections Inside – One warm intro could be worth $100KDonor Behavior Upgrades – Look for spontaneous signs of readinessEngagement – Time and attention are donor love languagesYou'll also get tips on how to filter your portfolio using this framework and how to bless and release like a boss.🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why high-capacity ≠ high-likelihoodHow to qualify better and stress lessThe 5 signs that a prospect is actually ready for a major gift convoThe art of saying “no” to the wrong people (without guilt)How to turn signals into strategy🎁 Free Resource:Download the Prospect Spotting Checklist to make donor strategy meetings faster, smarter, and more effective.Grab it here 📣 Don’t forget:Follow the show wherever you listenLeave a review if this helped youShare it with a teammate who's drowning in low-likelihood leads 🙃💻 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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