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The Intentional Fundraiser PodcastAuthor: Tammy Zonker
Welcome to The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast. I'm your host, Tammy Zonker, and I'm thrilled you're here. I've spent nearly three decades specializing in major gifts. Ive seen how major gifts often form the backbone of an organizations financial stability, and yet, I know many of us find this area particularly challenging. Time and again, Ive been approached by fundraisers and nonprofit leaders eager to establish or supercharge their major gift programs. Its become crystal clear that theres a growing hunger for training and expertise in this area. Ive had the incredible privilege of working with nonprofits from all around the world helping organizations collectively raise nearly one billion dollars. During this time, Ive developed strategies and tools that have consistently helped organizations transition their mid-level donors into major donors through meaningful engagement. Its a process that, when done consistently, can truly catapult an organizations major gift fundraising to the next level. Whether youre a seasoned major gift officer looking to refine your approach, a development director aiming to build a powerhouse program, an executive director looking to scale your organizations capacity for transformational giving, or a board member seeking to understand the transformative potential of major gifts, The Intentional Fundraiser podcast is your source for growth and excellence in major gift fundraising. So, buckle up! We're about to embark on a journey to take your major gift program to the next level and beyond. Let's get intentional about major gift fundraising! Keep transforming, Tammy Zonker Major Gift Expert & Keynote Speaker Fundraising Transformed #ScaleRaiseDo Language: en Genres: Business, Courses, Education, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Your 2026 Major Gifts Plan: Aspirational but Realistic
Episode 122
Tuesday, 6 January, 2026
Big goals without a real plan?That’s the fastest way to create burnout instead of breakthroughs.I’ve seen it too often: a board sets a bold fundraising target, the team nods, and suddenly everyone’s sprinting toward a number that doesn’t match reality. Sound familiar?In this week’s episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share exactly how to build a 2026 major gifts plan that’s aspirational but realistic, one that inspires confidence instead of chaos.You’ll hear stories from the field, a simple three-scenario model that calms anxiety, and practical steps to right-size your portfolio so you can stay focused on what really moves the needle.✨ Because big goals are beautiful, but only when they’re grounded in data, relationships, and alignment.How are you balancing ambition and realism in your 2026 plan?🎧 Listen to this week’s episode and share it with another fundraiser who needs a little clarity and calm as they plan for the year ahead.Resources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode.Review my show: Please review my show. After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way.Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policiesNewsletter: Subscribe to my Scaling Major Gifts weekly newsletter.
