Abundant Vision Academy, Part 1: First Things (Mindset, Confidence & the Abundance Philosophy)

Abundant Vision Academy, Part 1: First Things (Mindset, Confidence & the Abundance Philosophy)

June 8, 2026 · 18 min · Season 1 · Episode 87

About this episode

In this episode, Tom discusses the mindset foundations essential for successful fundraising.

Before you ever sit across from a donor and make an ask, there's work to do in your own head. In this episode, Tom opens the vault on Abundant Vision Academy, a major gift training program he built from 25+ years of frontline fundraising experience at places like Ohio State and OhioHealth, and he's giving it to you free, one part at a time. Part 1 is called "First Things," and it covers the mindset foundations that separate fundraisers who close gifts from those who stall out. Tom walks through why rejection by a donor is never a rejection of you, what real commitment to fundraising actually looks like, how confidence in your organization's mission changes everything about how you show up in a donor meeting, and why the scarcity mindset is quietly killing your results. This is the first installment in a 10-part series releasing every two weeks. Tune in, take notes, and come back for part 2. Looking for fundraising coaching? Check out www.abundantvision.net [http://www.abundantvision.net/]

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