144 episodes

One Visit Away is a podcast focused on helping major gift fundraisers achieve their potential by inspiring them to increase the number and quality of visits they have with their benefactors or prospective benefactors. This motivation comes about by hearing fascinating stories of visits that went well from a wide array of development professionals. When you hear these stories of success, you will realize that you too are just One Visit Away from a transformational experience for your benefactors and your organization.

One Visit Away Kevin Fitzpatrick

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 147 Ratings

One Visit Away is a podcast focused on helping major gift fundraisers achieve their potential by inspiring them to increase the number and quality of visits they have with their benefactors or prospective benefactors. This motivation comes about by hearing fascinating stories of visits that went well from a wide array of development professionals. When you hear these stories of success, you will realize that you too are just One Visit Away from a transformational experience for your benefactors and your organization.

    #142 Stop Thinking The Donor is a Cheapskate

    #142 Stop Thinking The Donor is a Cheapskate

    Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions 

    • 9 min
    #141 I Was Too Aggressive with a Donor

    #141 I Was Too Aggressive with a Donor

    One time I was too aggressive with a donor, but I'm glad it happened because I learned a valuable lesson. 

    Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions 

    • 10 min
    #140 Responding to Objections -- It Really Works!

    #140 Responding to Objections -- It Really Works!

    If you want to succeed in major gifts, you need to learn how to respond to objections. 

    This episode will teach you how to respond in a way that leads to great conversations with your donors that will allow you to raise more money. 

    Check out my course Major Gift Millions here: onevisitaway.com/millions 

    • 11 min
    #139 The Appalachian Trail and Knowing When to Quit

    #139 The Appalachian Trail and Knowing When to Quit

    In this episode I share a couple of stories from my time hiking on the Appalachian Trail and how it applies to major gifts. 

    Far too many people quit too early when they could have accomplished something great for their career if they stayed a little longer. 

    Check out my course on major gifts here: OneVisitAway.com/millions

    • 17 min
    #138 I Got Ambushed by a Fundraising Consultant

    #138 I Got Ambushed by a Fundraising Consultant

    Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimize

    Enroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions 

    Use the code 25OFF to save 25% through Friday the 5th. 

    • 13 min
    #137 Some People Won't Like You... Get Over it!

    #137 Some People Won't Like You... Get Over it!

    Download the white paper here: http://www.imarketsmart.com/optimize

    Enroll in Kevin's course Major Gift Millions: OneVisitAway.com/Millions 

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
147 Ratings

147 Ratings

Axel_and_Paddle ,

Energy, Enthusiasm, Empthy

Kevin lights a fire in you to focus on the most important work - scheduling visits!

I have learned so much from Kevin through his actionable suggestions. This show gives tangible advice that major gift fundraisers must follow if they want to be exceptional fundraisers.

Kevin, thank you for the clear thinking you bring to our sector!

Nicole M Re ,

A must listen!

One Visit Away tackles the tough conversations when it come to fundraising AND ignites a spark that reminds me why I love working in major gifts! No matter the episode, I always know I’ll walk away with practical advice that progresses donor relationships for my organization and further myself as a professional. Highly recommend!

MistyMac812 ,

Great listen for fundraisers

Applicable info for any fundraiser at any level. Honest, funny, and insightful.

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