EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 43 MIN
How to Activate Your Board for Major Gifts (Without Making Them Hate You)
from Hey Fundraiser! · host Mary Petersen
Mary teaches the board fundraising framework from Small Table Big Philanthropy — the one that works because it doesn't ask board members to do anything that feels like selling. She covers the 3-questions exercise (30 minutes, dozens of new prospects), the 4 board fundraising roles (none of which require 'the ask'), the small table approach to activating board networks, and how to celebrate and reinforce board fundraising wins so the momentum continues. 🪑 The Small Table Intensive. Half a day. Build or rebuild your major gift program around fewer donors and deeper relationships, using the methodology from my book Small Table Big Philanthropy.🎯 The Ask Workshop. Half a day. The exact words to use when it's time to ask for 5 and 6-figure gifts. Walk in nervous about the ask. Walk out with the script.More from Mary:📘 Mary's books. What to Say and Small Table Big Philanthropy. The books behind the methodology.🔥 Major Donor Meeting Mastery. My step-by-step system for donor meetings that move the relationship forward.👩🏻💻 Momentum Training. My complete packaging + ask system, all in one place.💻 Connect with Mary PetersenWebsite: heyfundraiser.comYouTube: @heyfundraisersInstagram: @heyfundraiserLinkedIn: ...
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Mary teaches the board fundraising framework from Small Table Big Philanthropy — the one that works because it doesn't ask board members to do anything that feels like selling. She covers the 3-questions exercise (30 minutes, dozens of new prospects), the 4 board fundraising roles (none of which require 'the ask'), the small table approach to activating board networks, and how to celebrate and reinforce board fundraising wins so the momentum continues. 🪑 The Small Table Intensive. Half a da...
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