One Visit Away

Hosted by Kevin Fitzpatrick

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282

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Aug 2026

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About the show

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.

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August 24, 202657 min

A $350 Million Capital Campaign

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

August 17, 202649 min

A $50 Million Gift with Roy Jones

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.

August 10, 202645 min

A $3 Million Gift on a Rookie's First Visit! with Rochelle Platter

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!

July 27, 202650 min

#268 You Passed the Test with Amanda Rasberry Crawford

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

July 20, 202649 min

#267 Electric Football and 7-Figure Gifts with Scott Allen

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

June 29, 202651 min

#266 You Won't Believe What Happened on This Visit! with Erik Tomalis

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 ! OneVisitAway.com/millions

June 22, 20261 hr 36 min

#265 From Flying Blackhawks to Fundraising with Skeeter Bird

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.

May 14, 202615 min

#263 How I Grew my Salary from $35,000 to $107,500 in 4 Years

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!

May 12, 202658 min

#262 Want to be Great at Major Gifts? Learn to Listen! with Kat Landa

May 4, 20261 hr 44 min

#261 A Better Way to Fundraise with Derric Bakker

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!