Put the book to work - today.

Swipe the scripts, print the checklists, and join Mary live to practice your next

donor conversation.

You’ve got the book. Now get the bonuses, live practice, and coaching support to actually use these scripts with real donors (and hear more yeses).

If you’re here, it means you’re serious about getting more confident, more prepared, and more successful in your major gift conversations.

This hub is your private home base as a What to Say: 12 Major Gift Scripts to Get a Yes reader. 

Here you’ll find:

  • Swipe Files: 12 donor scripts (first meetings, objections, the ask)

  • Checklists: Pre‑Call prep (1‑page printable) + Post‑Visit follow‑ups

  • Trackers: Simple objection log to learn patterns and improve responses

  • Quick Coaching: 5–10 minute audio pep‑talks from Mary

  • Live Practice: Pick-a-Page Live with Mary, Read‑Alongs, AMAs, Witness Coaching—plus replays

You don’t have to wing it anymore. Let’s turn those scripts on the page into yeses in real life.

Start Here: Your First Three Steps

To keep this simple (because I know you’re busy), start with these three moves:

  1. Download your script swipe file
    Save it to your desktop or print it. This becomes your “cheat sheet” before donor calls and visits.

  2. Grab the Pre-Call Checklist
    Use it before every meeting so you walk in prepared, calm, and clear on what you’re asking.

  3. Save the date for the next Pick-a-Page Live with Mary
    This is where we actually practice the language together so it feels natural coming out of your mouth.

Your Reader Bonuses 🎁

These are the extras I created to make sure this is not just another fundraising book sitting on your shelf.

Bonus 1: The What to Say Script Swipe File (PDF)


All 12 major gift scripts, pulled out into a clean PDF you can reference in seconds.
Perfect for: skimming before a donor call, copying lines into emails, or practicing out loud on your commute.

Bonus 2: Major Gift Pre-Call Checklist (1-Page)

 A simple, one-page checklist to run through before every donor meeting so you never again think, “Ugh, I forgot to ask that.”

Includes prompts like:

  • What’s the purpose of this visit?

  • What’s my clear next step?

  • What specific language am I using to invite the gift?

Bonus 3: Objection Tracker & Debrief Worksheet

Turn every “no,” “not now,” or “we need to think about it” into data you can learn from instead of dread.

Use this worksheet to:

  • Jot down what the donor said

  • Note which script you used

  • Adjust your language for next time

Bonus 4: “Before the Ask” Pep-Talk Audio

 A 5–10 minute audio you can listen to right before a big conversation.


Think of it as me in your ear, reminding you:

  • You’re not begging — you’re offering alignment.

  • You’re allowed to be nervous and brilliant at the same time.

  • You know exactly what to say.

Bonus 5: Implementation Tracker


A simple log to track:

  • Which scripts you used

  • How donors responded

  • Your wins (so we can celebrate them!)

This is gold for building confidence and for seeing your progress over a few months.

Practice the Scripts Live (So They Feel Like You)

Reading scripts is one thing. Saying them out loud to a real donor is another.

That’s why I host live sessions just for fundraisers like you, where we practice together in a safe, supportive, zero-bro-sales environment.

Pick-A-Page with Mary Live (Monthly)
A 60-minute working session where we:

  • Break down one or two scripts from the book

  • Do low-pressure role-plays

  • Workshop actual donor scenarios you bring to the call

You’ll leave with language that feels natural and ready to use that same week.

Read-Along Sessions

Think of these as cozy book club meets live coaching.

We’ll:

  • Read a section of the book together

  • Pause to talk about what’s hard in real life

  • Customize sample phrases so they sound like your voice, not mine

Ask-Me-Anything Hours (AMA)

Open Q&A on all things major gifts:

  • What to say when a donor ghosts

  • How to follow up after a “we need to think about it”

  • How to approach a much larger ask without feeling greedy

Bring your questions. I’ll bring my best coaching.

Witness Coaching Sessions

Occasionally, I open up a real coaching session (with a client’s consent) that you can observe live.

You’ll see:

  • How we prep for specific donor meetings

  • How we adjust scripts in real time

  • How we navigate fear, self-doubt, and sticky situations

It’s like shadowing a seasoned major gift strategist without leaving your couch.

FAQS

Is the Hub free?

Yes, it’s an included perk for readers.

How do I prove I have the book?

Share your order number or retailer; we’ll unlock access.

Are replays available?

Yes, all live sessions are recorded and posted in 48 hours.

Do I need to prep for live sessions?

No; bring a prospect or situation and we’ll work it live.

You’re Closer to Confident Asks Than You Think

Every fundraiser who feels nervous about asking has the same fear:
“What if I say the wrong thing and ruin it?”

You bought this book because you don’t want to wing it anymore.

The Reader Hub exists so you don’t have to do it alone.

Use the scripts. Show up to a session. Download the tools.
Bit by bit, conversation by conversation, you’ll build a track record of donors saying:

“Yes, we’d love to do that.”

I’m cheering you on every step of the way.