105: Creating Clarity Around How to Obtain Major Gifts for Your Nonprofit - Interview with Kevin Fitzpatrick, One Visit Away Podcast

Meet me in...Delaware! Grab your tickets for my TEDx Talk on October 13, 2022! Do Major Gifts Seem Initimidating? A lot of people are super intimidated by fundraising, yet it's a big part of nonprofit work. You've heard me talk a lot about needing multiple sources of funding for your nonprofit. Grants alone won't do the trick. That's why I've brought in another expert for you. In this episode I'm talking with Kevin Fitzpatrick from the One Visit Away Podcast about Major Gifts.  What action is going to help you learn that donor's major gift potential? Having one on one in-person conversations with them!  Kevin explains to us why the key to obtaining major gifts is to set times to meet in person with your donors. Challenge Question: Which donor of yours can you reach out to this week to set up a time to meet up with personally?  I'd love to hear how it goes! Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message. And if you need more support, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer already and let's get you moving! If you enjoyed this episode, you can book a 1:1 strategy session with me at teresahuff.com/mentor. The world needs you out there making a difference! Meet Kevin Fitzpatrick Kevin is the founder of One Visit Away where he teaches others how to use interpersonal relationships to obtain larger monetary donations for nonprofits. He is also the host of the One Visit Away podcast which is the #1 rated Major Gift Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Connect with Kevin: One Visit Away - Podcast One Visit Away - Website Kevin Fitzpatrick - LinkedIn Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit? Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz: If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, "Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?" People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Resources Mentioned: Book: Born to Raise: What Makes a Great Fundraiser Great by Jerold Panas Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip