The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast

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. 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

Drawing a Line Between Fundraiser and Donor
00:13:47
Bold Fundraising During Tumultuous Times
00:16:02
Ten Toes Down: Building Bold, Inclusive Philanthropy in Uncertain Times
00:39:33
The Slow Fundraising Movement: Depth Over Speed
00:47:31
Transforming Donor Relationships with Data-Driven Moves Management
00:15:14
Transforming Major Gifts: How ModernICG Is Shaping the Future of Fundraising
00:16:22
Beyond the Thank-You: Transforming Major Donors into Lifelong Partners
00:16:33
Overcoming the Top 7 Major Gift Fundraising Hurdles
00:16:27
Intentional Storytelling: Empowering Patients, Inspiring Donors
00:14:13