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Grants Are Killing Your Mission: Why Winning is Actually Losing
Season 2
Are you tired of feeling like your nonprofit’s survival is tied to a "Hunger Games" style lottery? In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Co…
6 months, 1 week ago
Stop Hiding Behind Email - Call Them Instead!
Season 2
Are you communicating with your donors—or actually connecting with them? In a world where email, text, and social media make it easier than ever to r…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Donors Leave (It's Not What You Think)
Season 2
Have you ever wondered why a donor who once gave consistently suddenly disappears? It’s a frustrating and often confusing experience for nonprofit le…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Money Mindset is Sabotaging Your Fundraising
Season 2
Why do so many nonprofit leaders hesitate when it’s time to ask for a meaningful gift—even when they believe deeply in their mission? In this episode…
7 months ago
Why Your Big Mission Still Isn't Attracting Big Gifts
Season 2
If you’re leading a nonprofit, you likely feel the tension between a big, meaningful mission and the reality of inconsistent or limited funding. In t…
7 months, 1 week ago
"I'm Not a Fundraiser": The Identity Belief Holding You Back
Season 2
Many nonprofit leaders say the same thing when fundraising comes up: “I’m not a fundraiser.” And honestly, it makes sense. Most executive directors w…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What Do I Say In a Major Donor Meeting?
Season 2
What do you say when the conversation with a major donor turns toward a gift? For many nonprofit leaders—especially those without formal fundraising …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why You're Avoiding Wealthy Donors
Season 2
Is there a wealthy donor you’ve been meaning to reach out to… but haven’t? If so, you’re not alone — and you’re not lazy. In this episode of Huddle U…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Major Gifts - Where Do I Even Start?
Season 2
Your board says, “We need you to raise $1 million in major gifts.” Now what? If you’re an executive director of a small to midsized nonprofit with no…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Major Gift Fundraising Gets Pushed - And How to Change That
Season 2
What would it take for your nonprofit to receive a six-figure gift—and are you truly ready to ask for one? In this week’s episode of Huddle Up with M…
8 months, 4 weeks ago