This podcast has offered me the confidence I need to ask for visits, let alone have successful ones. In a world where texts have replaced human interaction, it’s given me precious examples and stories that inspire me to keep engaging donors in person. He’s also very entertaining and straightforward. You know how you sometimes skip a podcast in your feed because they’re just not compelling or giving you solid information? If you’re a major gift officer, One Visit Away episodes will be listened to from start to finish.

I have learned a lot about major gift fundraising from Kevin and his guests. The stories are always interesting and I often feel more confident and capable in my own fundraising work after listening to one of Kevin’s podcasts.

A few months ago, I began following Kevin, and he has completely transformed my approach to major gifts. Each episode is filled with real-life stories and practical advice. Kevin’s guests are both relatable and inspiring, representing various areas of the nonprofit sector. Every episode provides me with insights that I can immediately apply to my own relationships with donors.

If you’re new to development or a 20+ year veteran, this podcast is for you. Kevin has a helpful approach and action-oriented tips to drive new success for you and your organization. I discovered him on LinkedIn a few months ago and this has quickly become my favorites fundraising podcast. Great guests and topics!

I listened to the first episode and walked away with several golden nuggets of wisdom and ideas. Extremely practical and engaging! I’ve been a listener ever since! Can’t wait for the next one. Keep up the great work Kevin!

I’m a new listener to One Visit Away and I’m inspired to re-tool and upgrade my donor engagement and stewardship program. Thank you for the actionable advice, the true stories, and the opportunity to learn from industry peers. I’ve shared with my development colleagues.

One Visit Away has been a tremendous help in my first year as a front-line fundraiser. Kevin shares practical advice in a down-to-earth way that actually makes sense and inspires you into action. I’m so grateful for this cast—it’s helped me navigate this new world of fundraising one visit at a time! I’m excited to take Kevin’s Major Gift Millions class and can’t wait to read his upcoming book to continue to learn and do good. Thanks for all you do, Kevin!

This is such good, relevant, timeless, and exhortative conversations- not just for interested & professional fundraisers, but for anyone who wants to know what it takes to make great projects happen. Well done.

Excellent, practical, and encouraging practices and guidelines - I highly recommend you subscribing and tuning in!

I’ve been in development for three years and recently transitioned into a Major Gift Officer role. With my organization launching a large Investment Campaign and my own desire to grow in skill and effectiveness, this podcast came highly recommended by an industry insider. I’m only four episodes in, and I’m hooked! (Move over, Netflix—THIS is my new binge!) Kevin Fitzpatrick does a phenomenal job of guiding insightful, engaging conversations. He asks the perfect follow-up questions, drawing out powerful stories and practical wisdom from his guests. The episodes are not only informative but also incredibly entertaining. I’m excited to apply what I’m learning, and I can’t wait to see the impact it has on my work. With Kevin’s expertise and the wisdom of his guests, I have high hopes for my future in nonprofit fundraising. One day, if my experience can help others, I hope to be a guest on the show myself!

Thanks to Kevin’s advice and the advice of his guests, I have the confidence to listen to my donors in order to make an ask that is meaningful to them. I’m so grateful for this resource as a Director of Development new to major gifts!

When I first started in major gifts I was desperate for content where I could learn best practices, hear battle stories from veterans in the industry, and feel part of a community. Kevin’s podcast and subsequent 1:1 coaching was a huge help to me and the reason I’ve been so successful. Well worth the time for anyone sitting on the sidelines. Let’s go!

I love this podcast. Kevin’s positive energy and practical advice have been very helpful to me in my job.

Relationships are both difficult and important. I have pursued development because I want to build my life around fostering great relationships. As a new staff member on a steep learning curve, the encouragement in these episodes is huge for me. My organization’s benefactors need to be called and I get to do it. Thanks Kevin.

There have been a small handful of books and podcasts that have truly made a significant difference in my professional career. This is one of them. I spent 10 years working in the nonprofit world raising money; but like most people, I was never really taught how to do it. I learned by watching others as much as possible and made the rest up along the way. This podcast has changed that. It has provided tangible steps and real world scenarios to study. I cannot recommend it enough!

Kevin’s podcast is great and always includes practical content. If you work with major donors, this podcast is perfect to help you sharpen your relationship building skills.

Kevin cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart of the matter. I’ve learned more about development from Kevin and his guests than any other single source. This is a great podcast to invest your time in to make your days much more productive.

Kevin is wise beyond his years. Every episode of One Visit Away is filled with practical tips that educate and inspire fundraisers to become the best-version-of-themselves. Whether you’re just getting started in your career raising money or a seasoned vet, this podcast will help you stay humble and hungry and grow as a servant leader. I highly recommend!

I have learned so much about philanthropy from Kevin’s content and on bad days, this podcast keeps my motivation up!

Kevin lights a fire in you to focus on the most important work - scheduling visits! I have learned so much from Kevin through his actionable suggestions. This show gives tangible advice that major gift fundraisers must follow if they want to be exceptional fundraisers. Kevin, thank you for the clear thinking you bring to our sector!

One Visit Away tackles the tough conversations when it come to fundraising AND ignites a spark that reminds me why I love working in major gifts! No matter the episode, I always know I’ll walk away with practical advice that progresses donor relationships for my organization and further myself as a professional. Highly recommend!

Applicable info for any fundraiser at any level. Honest, funny, and insightful.

I loved the episode where Kevin and the guest says don’t give up on a donor if they don’t get back to you. The message is real and works. I didn’t get offended when a donor ghosted me after many times. I continued reaching out and finally met up and received a gift.

This show has taught me so much about major giving and the ins and outs of conversations that development professionals have with donors. Generosity is my favorite topic in financial planning and a lot of that inspiration came from Kevin!

I love this podcast as a development director! It gives me great new ideas, insights, and encouragement to do my job well. Listening helps me kindle the fire I have for my job. Highly recommend to anyone!

“One Visit Away” continues to be one of my favorite Major Gift/fundraising podcasts. I’ve been in the sector for over 13 years, and I appreciate Kevin’s insights and suggestions. I will often turn on the podcast when I need a pick-me-up, and I always walk away feeling motivated to take one more action, to schedule one more call, and to move a donor relationship forward in some way. I am very grateful for OVA and look forward to more episodes!

Great podcast if you struggle asking for money from donors and benefactors. Well done Kevin!

Kevin is a dang genius and a breath of fresh air to the fundraising sector. He and his guests take fundamental and everyday thoughts and apply them to fundraising with actionable takeaways. His ability to provide tangible bits for major gift officers to implement is incredible. It’s honest, genuine, humorous, and not too self-helpy.

Kevin’s encouraging words, positive attitude, and realistic approach to getting out and doing the work has greatly impacted my success as a fundraiser. Thank you Kevin for keeping me accountable to myself and reminding me that it’s only one visit away.

Kevin’s podcast is truly transformational. As a young fundraiser in athletics, I love coming to this podcast for ideas, affirmation, and inspiration with the conversations I have a daily basis. This is a MUST listen for any one in fundraising, but even beyond to simply think differently and be more targeted with your approaches. I’m new the college athletics fundraising and this podcast has really allowed me to utilize new tactics, mindsets, etc. to find success!

I serve as a Chief Development Officer and have been in Development for 11 years. I’ve read books and listened to many podcasts. This is the best resource I have found to help sharpen my skills and stay ahead of the curve on fundraising trends.

Kevin’s insights into the major gift world are clear and will help inspire you to push yourself to schedule more visits and grow your mission through hearing real stories of philanthropy!

I am grateful for discovering Kevin Fitzpatrick and his One Visit Away podcast in the last year. He helped turn my fear of fundraising into a skill that I'm now proud of having. Every episode offers practical and authentic advice- Kevin speaks from the heart in a genuine way, modeling characteristics that all gift officers and frontline fundraisers should hone. His script for scheduling visits has worked for me dozens of times. There's still a lot I want to learn and I look forward to following him as I continue my fundraising journey.

Kevin lays out several important themes in his podcast series, including discipline, resilience, and determination. I’ve been listening for over a year and I often find new insights into the fundamentals of development that I hadn’t thought about before. I’ll never forget when Kevin suggested offering to drive a prospective donor to and from the airport or even purchasing a ticket on their same flight just to land that important visit. But as outlandish as this might sound to some, it represents the commitment needed in major gifts, and truly in fundraising of any type. Kevin has also gone to great lengths to improve the field of fundraising and help it grow professionally. This podcast, in addition to his other channels of communication, is an important piece of that. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn about how to become a better Development Officer, build stronger relationships, or who just needs a reminder that we’re all humans trying to connect with one another.

I have learned so much by listening to One Visit Away. Kevin provides clear, easy to understand examples and processes that you can immediately implement to improve your fundraising outcomes. Thank you Kevin!

Easy to absorb, actionable items that you can implement into your day to day.

Kevin has been an extraordinarily helpful guide as I have started a career in non-profits. His knowledgeable and enjoyable shows have been the encouragement to get over fear of the phone and start contact donors, and I think that anyone—especially new fundraisers—would take more benefit from his simple podcast than from the many fundraising “crash courses” I’ve attended.

Kevin is brilliant. If you want to elevate your work, gain that encouragement to try new things and have less fear, tune in and never tune out!!!

A clear and impactful resource for any MGO or development professional. I am grateful for Kevin and the space and community he has created to think and ask in a way that benefits the donor and organization alike. A must listen for anyone in this work, and even more so for those who might be in a remote environment and need the extra push!

Kevin Fitzpatrick keeps it real in “One Visit Away”. Through personal experiences and interviews, this podcast continues to motivate and inspire. Thank you for your wise words, and for the constant reminder that we are all human!

Helpful stories and concrete advice. Would love more roadblock stories and how you overcame them.

What sets Kevin and OVA apart among nonprofit podcasts is the clear focus on real life stories! Theory and tactics are great, but having a specific story to remember is a great encouragement for those of us setting meetings with our benefactors!

I have been listening to One Visit Away since I first stepped into a major gift officer role and it has been the most valuable resource I have found. Kevin’s wisdom and perspective on major gifts had helped me grow professionally as a fundraiser, more effectively serve my donors, and increase major gift revenue for my organization. Kevin’s advice and approach to major gift fundraising is simple, clear, and actionable.

Kevin shares great stories that are relatable. His advice and skills are easily applied in real life scenarios. This podcast is great for all in fundraising.

Kevin Fitzpatrick keeps it simple. And real. I discovered One Visit Away one year ago, before I was even in major gifts. Now three months in to an MGO role and I am so grateful to Kevin for helping me feel confident in the job before ever doing it. He lays down the fundamentals and shares his own stories of successful visits and also bad visits. He’s not too proud to share his mistakes so that the listener can learn what to avoid. This is what makes him real. I’m super grateful for the tips and pointers that Kevin shares and think these are relevant for anyone in major gifts or considering moving into major gift fundraising.

Kevin does a great job of teaching through stories. It’s the way I like to learn and has been a great resource for me!

This podcast is great for anyone looking to build knowledge and confidence in fundraising. I work in annual fundraising and have applied a lot of the strategies discussed, most importantly I have seen positive/tangible results directly from listening to this podcast! Kevin does a great job at creating quality content that gives the listener practical insights while also motivating you to reach your goals. Get those visits in!

Starting as a new development officer just as the pandemic shut everything down, I was desperate for any resource I could find to help me learn my new profession. Kevin’s podcast was a godsend and I devoured every episode — listening to some at least twice. He breaks down nonprofit fundraising to the basics and has offered more useful advice than some highly-paid consultants our organization has hired. And he’s given me the courage to just get out there and schedule more visits!

I’m a major gifts fundraiser. Most of the content out there on major gifts fundraising is generic, general, and unhelpful. This podcast and Kevin’s work in general is a refreshing and much needed deviation from the norm. Specific, tangible, and clear. When I’m in a fundraising slump, or feeling uninspired, Kevin is my go-to resource to hop back on the phone and focus on scheduling visits. Thank you!

Starting off in major gifts can be daunting. It seems there is so much to do, so much to remember, so much to accomplish. This podcast by Kevin was EXACTLY what I needed to get my head on straight and get focused because he reminds you time and time again about the KEY to success in major gifts is scheduling visits. Through personal and shared stories, Kevin gets to the point and equips you with the right tools to be successful in raising funds so you and your organization can change the world.