Let’s Cook Up Some Success!

The Four Horsemen of Major Gift Mindset

 

Wouldn’t you LOVE to COOK UP more major giving success?

Of course!

And guess what? Our work as fundraisers is a lot like the experience of a talented, high-stakes chef!

Picture Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games—chefs are thrown totally random challenges:

• Use a specific piece of equipment.
• Incorporate must-have ingredients.
• Oh, and by the way—you’ve got 20 to 30 minutes. GO!

YIKES! And yet…

These chefs create amazing dishes.

HOW?

1. They assess their ingredients and quickly strategize options.
2. They lean into their unique skills and experience.
3. They FOCUS and SMILE.
4. They bring their passion for creating something extraordinary.
5. They stir in creativity to meet the challenge.

 

And they count on the Four Horsemen of Cooking

—Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, and Garlic Powder!

 

Now, let’s bring this into our world—major giving!

Picture this:

You’re in a major donor conversation when suddenly:

• They say something totally unexpected.
• They add new specifics to what they want.
• Oh, and they have another meeting in 30 minutes!

YIKES! And yet…

YOU craft the perfect giving opportunity!

HOW?

1. You listen to your donor’s unique feelings, concerns, and passions—then connect them to powerful giving stories.
2. You leverage your own skills—your experience, knowledge, and intuition.
3. You FOCUS and SMILE—because you genuinely like and appreciate your givers!
4. You bring your passion for your mission and the impact it creates.
5. You create a giving opportunity that excites them and brings them JOY!

And just like chefs have their Four Horsemen of Cooking, you have the Four Horsemen of Major Gift Mindset!

Marcy’s Four Horsemen of Major Gift Mindset:

1. Something good is going to happen to me!
2. We become what we think about.
3. I create my life!
4. People LOVE to give me money!

Just like the best seasonings enhance a dish, these mindset shifts enhance your success.

They help you:

• Stay open to opportunities.
• Focus on the positive and possible
• Own responsibility for your success instead of feeling like a victim
• Embrace the truth—People love to give me money… to make a difference!

And you can sing my song!!!!!  listen to the song here…

Remember…
People love to give me money
To make a difference
People love to give me money
I’m the link to their investment!

 

And a JOYFUL one at that!

You are a STAR! Happy Cooking!

 

Invest in Joy™