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#269 Don't Wait for a Mythical Leader24 Sep 202600:22:53

When you purchase Major Gift Millions in the month of September at full price, I’m throwing in a couple of bonus items: 

1. A one hour coaching call with me to take you to the next level in your career in major gifts. 

2. An OVA branded Yeti and hat.  

Once you purchase the course, I’ll ask you for your address and get your items mailed out. 

*for now, U.S. only. 

See you in the course!

A $350 Million Capital Campaign 24 Aug 202600:57:48

Major Gift Millions is 30% off now through the end of August. Use the coupon code SUMMER26 at checkout. 

See you in the course! 

A $50 Million Gift with Roy Jones 17 Aug 202600:49:11

Major Gift Millions is 30% off now through the end of August. Use the coupon code SUMMER26 at checkout. 

See you in the course! 

Sometimes a donor wants to do something that is not in the best interest of the nonprofit.

Roy Jones shares a story of having to say no to a $20 Million building, which then led to $50 Million in giving.  

A $3 Million Gift on a Rookie's First Visit! with Rochelle Platter10 Aug 202600:45:27

This is a reupload from about 5 years ago. I know many of you who are new to the show probably haven't heard this, so I hope you enjoy it!

Major Gift Millions is 30% off now through the end of August. Use the coupon code SUMMER26 at checkout. 

See you in the course! 

#268 You Passed the Test with Amanda Rasberry Crawford27 Jul 202600:50:06

Major Gift Millions is 30% off now through the end of August. Use the coupon code SUMMER26 at checkout. 

See you in the course! 

#267 Electric Football and 7-Figure Gifts with Scott Allen20 Jul 202600:49:01

Buckle up for a wide ranging conversation about electric football, Rocky, and Major Gift Fundraising. 

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#266 You Won't Believe What Happened on This Visit! with Erik Tomalis 29 Jun 202600:51:45

Erik Tomalis has been on over 4,000 face to face visits. You're going to want to listen to his wisdom and stories. 

Learn more about Avid here! 

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#265 From Flying Blackhawks to Fundraising with Skeeter Bird 22 Jun 202601:36:49

Skeeter is the CEO of Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation. 

Jim Langley mentioned Skeeter the last time he was on the OVA podcast and I knew I had to reach out. 

Skeeter has worked at the same institution for more than 2 decades. You'll learn a great deal from his stories and wisdom. 

#263 How I Grew my Salary from $35,000 to $107,500 in 4 Years 14 May 202600:15:48

May is Make More Money Month! (At least that's what I'm calling it) 

For the month of May, I'm offering a package deal to get your income up.

When you use the coupon code INCOME at checkout on Major Gift Millions, you get:

1. $500 off the price of the course.
2. Lifetime access to the video lessons.
3. Access to the webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" where I go into detail about how I built my business.
4. A 1 hour coaching call with me to help you grow your income whether that's at a salaried job, or helping you start or grow a coaching/consulting business.

Learn more and enroll in the course here! 

#262 Want to be Great at Major Gifts? Learn to Listen! with Kat Landa 12 May 202600:58:16

May is Make More Money Month! (At least that's what I'm calling it) 

For the month of May, I'm offering a package deal to get your income up.

When you use the coupon code INCOME at checkout on Major Gift Millions, you get:

1. $500 off the price of the course.
2. Lifetime access to the video lessons.
3. Access to the webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" where I go into detail about how I built my business.
4. A 1 hour coaching call with me to help you grow your income whether that's at a salaried job, or helping you start or grow a coaching/consulting business.

Learn more and enroll in the course here! 

#261 A Better Way to Fundraise with Derric Bakker 04 May 202601:44:05

Derric Bakker was trained by the one and only Jerry Panas. 

He's been in the industry for nearly 40 years, and has some of the best stories ever shared on the podcast. 

Make sure you listen and buy his new book here! 

May is Make More Money Month! (At least that's what I'm calling it) 

For the month of May, I'm offering a package deal to get your income up.

When you use the coupon code INCOME at checkout on Major Gift Millions, you get:

1. $500 off the price of the course.
2. Lifetime access to the video lessons.
3. Access to the webinar "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" where I go into detail about how I built my business.
4. A 1 hour coaching call with me to help you grow your income whether that's at a salaried job, or helping you start or grow a coaching/consulting business.

Learn more and enroll in the course here! 

#260 A $200 Million Capital Campaign 27 Apr 202600:50:18

This is a reupload from 5 years ago with Ged Doughton. If you're seeing this you probably haven't heard this episode or it's been a long time! New episodes resume next week with in person guests! 

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#259 If You Want to Get Rich Learn to Flip the Switch 30 Mar 202600:12:14

50% off Major Gift Millions ENDS TOMORROW March 31st. 

Get in while you can at the best price ever! 

Use the coupon code TWINS50 at checkout for individual or team access. 

Just click here to learn more about the course

Watch video testimonials here. 

#258 Getting Started in Major Gifts with Abby Redden 10 Mar 202600:26:54

Abby Redden is just getting started working in Major Gifts with JUMPSTART SC. 

This is a little bit of a different episode where she asks me some questions as she begins what I'm sure will be a highly successful career in major gifts!

Click here to learn more about Major Gift Millions. 

Watch video testimonials here. 

#257 Anyone Can Have a Future Greater Than Their Past with Cary Sanders 02 Mar 202600:42:56
#256 Get This Man A Job with Matt Larson 23 Feb 202600:38:10

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 

Watch video testimonials here. 

#255 Prospect Development and Rising From The Ashes of Our Lives with Tim Wilson 16 Feb 202601:15:19

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 

Watch video testimonials here. 

#254 A Simple Thank You Call Can Lead to a $50,000 Gift with Isaac Sanford 11 Feb 202600:22:48

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 

#253 Dodging Moose and Mountain Lions with Vincent Marcantonio09 Feb 202600:22:56

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 

#252 No One's Coming to Save You 04 Feb 202600:20:35

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 


#251 Serving A Donor In His Final Days and Launching a Business with Michael Mitchell02 Feb 202600:59:20

It's Fundraising February! 

That means for the month of February my online training program Major Gift Millions is 25% off for individual or team access through the end of February. 

Just click here to learn more about the course and use the coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout. 


#250 Closing Big Gifts While Raising a Family with John Matthew Knowles 26 Jan 202600:30:44

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of January. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. 

#249 Courage, Persistence, and Authenticity with Jess Scipione19 Jan 202600:38:56

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of January. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. 

#248 Two Grown Men Crying About Fundraising 12 Jan 202600:32:26

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of January. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. 

#247 Kevin Recites Poetry--If by Rudyard Kipling 06 Jan 202600:14:09

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of January. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. 

#246 Raising Money for Scouting America with Janssen Lemley 15 Dec 202500:50:33

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of the year. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. (We'll schedule this for January 2026 and can discuss anything on your mind whether it's major gift related or about getting your business launched.) 


#245 Ask Questions Like This to Raise Millions 10 Dec 202500:09:50

🔥 Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever! 🔥

I'm offering an epic deal on Major Gift Millions for anyone who enrolls before the end of the year. 

There is no discount, you pay the full price of $1,500, but you get:

1. Lifetime access to Major Gift Millions 
2. Access to "Your Path to a 6-Figure Coaching Business" (webinar I recorded teaching you exactly how I built my business and how you can do it) 
3. A 60-minute coaching call with me. (We'll schedule this for January 2026 and can discuss anything on your mind whether it's major gift related or about getting your business launched.) 



#244 No Red Wine Allowed! 03 Dec 202500:12:12

If you want to win in major gifts, you need to protect your mental state. Don't let yourself be dragged down by negative people. 

Surround yourself with the right people!

#243 Surviving Cancer and Getting Licked by a Great Dane with Sarah Conner 26 Nov 202500:46:33

Sarah Conner is the Director of Development at YES and she bring some incredible stories to the podcast including ones about fundraising, surviving cancer, and her experiences in childhood that lead to a career in the nonprofit world. 

#242 One More Attempt! 21 Nov 202500:08:27

LAST DAY TO SAVE 25% ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! 

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#241 Mindset is the Game with John Heinen19 Nov 202500:47:38

LAST WEEK TO SAVE 25% ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! 

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#240 Going All In To Serve the Special Needs Community with Nate Wertz17 Nov 202501:10:49

LAST WEEK TO SAVE 25% ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! 

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#239 Is Giving Down Because of the Economy? 14 Nov 202500:11:16

ONE WEEK LEFT TO SAVE 25% ON MAJOR GIFT MILLIONS! 

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#238 Is There A Formula To Determine How Much To Ask For? 12 Nov 202500:12:44

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#237 These Teachers Gave a $4 Million Gift! with Nicki Hendrix10 Nov 202500:36:40

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#236 Respond to Objections Like a Pro! 07 Nov 202500:15:55

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#235 Feeling Stuck? Take Action! 05 Nov 202500:12:53

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#234 Do Fundraising Consultants Actually Help? with Evan Woolsoncroft 03 Nov 202500:41:56

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#233 Should You Go Back to Old Contacts? 30 Oct 202500:11:31

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#232 A Drunk Donor and A Million Dollar Gift with Lora Croley (Re-upload) 28 Oct 202500:56:08

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#231 Stressed Out or Panicking? You Need a Plan! 24 Oct 202500:16:43

Use coupon code 7YEAR for 25% off individual access or team access of Major Gift Millions through November 21, 2025. 

Click here to learn more! 

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#230 Fundraising is Hard. Keep Going! 20 Oct 202500:10:08
#229 How To Make This The Most Profitable Q4 15 Oct 202500:07:57
#228 The Homeless Millionaire and Founding a School with Reev Rohter 13 Oct 202501:28:24

This episode is epic. Reev Rohter is a Real Estate Broker, but has also helped found a school and has endless stories of asking for money, getting asked for money, as well as sales stories. 

Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here.  

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#227 Change the Terms; Close More Gifts10 Oct 202500:06:39

Want to close more gifts?  Change the terms! Make it easier for a donor to say yes. 

Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here.  

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#226 My Biggest Sales Regret 08 Oct 202500:09:55

Here's how you know you compensation plan is unethical: if you wouldn't feel comfortable telling a donor how you're paid. 

Learn more from my biggest sales regret. 

Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here.  

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#225 A Donor Revoked a $25 Million Estate Gift with Jeff Scott 06 Oct 202500:40:20

Would you stick to your principles if it cost your org a $25 Million gift? 

In this episode Jeff Scott with ICM shares some incredible stories from his long career in major gifts including one where not compromising his values caused a donor to take their org out of his will. 

Make sure you give this one a listen if you went to be better prepared to close big gifts! 

Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here.  

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#224 What is Freedom Worth? 01 Oct 202500:12:44
#223 The Hedge Fund Billionaire and the Pony Stable Farmer with Andrew Kerr 29 Sep 202500:41:18

Getting in front of people leads to incredible things. 

In this episode you'll hear 3 unique stories of a hedge fund billionaire, a farmer, and a philanthropist who all gave incredible gifts after an in person visit. 

Learn more about my online training program major gift millions here.  

View testimonials from some of my 600+ students here. 

#222 When Should You Change Jobs? 24 Sep 202500:08:05

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