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The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast

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by Tammy Zonker

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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. I’ve seen how major gifts often form the backbone of an organization’s financial stability, and yet, I know many of us find this area particularly challenging. Time and again, I’ve been approached by fundraisers and nonprofit leaders eager to establish or supercharge their major gift programs. It’s become crystal clear that there’s a growing hunger for training and expertise in this area. I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with nonprofits from all around the world helping organizations collectively raise nearly one billion dollars. During this time, I’ve developed strategies and tools that have consistently helped organizations transition their mid-level donors into major donors through meaningful engagement. It’s a process that, when done consistently, can truly catapult an organization’s major gift fundraising to the next level. Whether you’re 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 organization’s 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

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June 23, 2026

Inclusive Major Gifts in Practice

<p>A gala put them on stage. Then ghosted them for good.</p><p>Three community leaders invited up front, never contacted again. Zero gifts. One hurt feeling that traveled fast.</p><p>On this week's episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I tell that story next to a very different one. A major gift officer who spent four months building trust with a community before she ever made an ask.</p><p>No agenda. No pitch. Just curiosity, and a lot of listening.</p><p>The result? A yes within a week, and two more families who joined in the following year. </p><p>In this episode, Inclusive Major Gifts in Practice, I walk through:</p><p>→ Why inclusive fundraising is now core major gifts strategy, not a side initiative</p><p>→ The tokenism traps that quietly cost you trust and gifts</p><p>→ The internal work, representation, language, policy, and power, that makes your outreach believable</p><p>What's one practice you'd like to start, or stop, in how your organization engages diverse donors?</p><p>Listen to the episode and share it with someone on your team who's ready for this conversation. </p><p></p><p><strong>More from Tammy Zonker</strong></p><p>Author of <u><a href="https://fundraisingtransformed.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d92c5356dc31ebd63066a827&amp;id=b884b20093&amp;e=864eef10d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calling All Heroes</a></u></p><p>Founder of <u><a href="https://fundraisingtransformed.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d92c5356dc31ebd63066a827&amp;id=ced70550c1&amp;e=864eef10d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fundraising Transformed</a></u></p><p>President of <u><a href="https://fundraisingtransformed.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d92c5356dc31ebd63066a827&amp;id=26f52b1e1c&amp;e=864eef10d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Institute for Charitable Giving</a></u></p><p>Learn more about the <u><a href="https://fundraisingtransformed.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d92c5356dc31ebd63066a827&amp;id=cd74f37a11&amp;e=864eef10d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising Seminar</a></u></p><p>Subscribe to Tammy Zonker's <a href="https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scaling Major Gifts newsletter</a></p><p>Connect with Tammy Zonker on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyzonker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> <a href="https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/blog/146-inclusive-major-gifts-in-practice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode</a>.</p><p><strong>Review my show:</strong> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast/id1493678510" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please review my show</a>. 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.</p><p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies</a></p>

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June 16, 2026

Building Predictable Major Gifts Revenue

Host Tammy Zonker interviews listeners about securing predictable major gifts revenue through recurring and multi-year commitments, offering strategies for effective donor invitations and stewardship.

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June 9, 2026

Beyond Cash: Unlocking Asset-Based Major Gifts

Tammy Zonker, founder of Fundraising Transformed, interviews listeners on unlocking significant asset-based major gifts beyond traditional cash donations.

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What is The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast?

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. I’ve seen how major gifts often form the backbone of an organization’s financial stability, and yet, I know many of us find this area particularly challenging. Time and again, I’ve been approached by fundraisers and nonprofit leaders eager to establish or supercharge their major gift programs. It’s become crystal clear that there’s a growing hunger for training and expertise in this area.

I’ve had the incredible privilege of working with nonprofits from all around the world helping organizations collectively raise nearly one billion dollars. During this time, I’ve developed strategies and tools that have consistently helped organizations transition their mid-level donors into major donors through meaningful engagement. It’s a process that, when done consistently, can truly catapult an organization’s major gift fundraising to the next level.

Whether you’re 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 organization’s 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

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