# Making Your Major Gift Portfolio Shock-Resistant

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Podcast: [The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intentional-fundraiser-podcast-4795105)
Published: 2026-02-18T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-intentional-fundraiser.captivate.fm/episode/making-your-major-gift-portfolio-shock-resistant
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## Resource

One donor should never control your budget. In this week’s episode of The Intentional Fundraiser, I share a story of a strong organization that felt “safe” until one major donor hit pause and everything started to wobble. We walk through how to map your top 20 donors, spot concentration risk, and start multi‑year commitment conversations that make your portfolio far more shock‑resistant. How exposed are you to one donor’s decision right now? Listen to this episode and share it with your team, your executive leader, or your board so you can strengthen your portfolio together. More from Tammy Zonker Author of Calling All Heroes Founder of Fundraising Transformed President of Modern Institute for Charitable Giving Major Gifts Training: Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising Seminar Connect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedIn Resources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode . Review my show: Please review my show . After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap to rate with five stars, and then tap “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you liked most about this particular episode or how you find my podcast helpful, valuable, insightful, or inspiring in some way. Privacy Policy: See Privacy Policy at https://www.fundraisingtransformed.com/policies Newsletter: Subscribe to my Scaling Major Gifts weekly newsletter. More from Tammy Zonker Author of Calling All Heroes Founder of Fundraising Transformed President of Modern Institute for Charitable Giving Major Gifts Training: Excellence in Major Gift Fundraising Seminar Connect with Tammy Zonker on LinkedIn Guest: Name, Title, Company Resources: Show notes, links, and resources mentioned in this episode . Review my show: Please review my show . After you click the link, scroll to the bottom, first tap…

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