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Making the Leap to Six-Figure Gifts: The Shift Nonprofit Leaders Must Make
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…
9 months ago
I’m Not a Fundraiser… So Why Does My Job Depend on It?
Season 2
Many nonprofit leaders quietly carry the same tension: “I’m not a fundraiser… so why does my job seem to depend on it?” In this episode of Huddle Up …
9 months, 1 week ago
From the Weeds to 30K Feet: How to Free Your Board to Fuel Fundraising
Season 2
If your board feels hesitant—or invisible—when it comes to fundraising, the problem may not be motivation… it may be altitude. In this episode of Hud…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
It's Time to Take Stock and Rejoice, Reflect, Rest, and Reset
Season 2
As we come to the close of another year, I wanted to create space for something nonprofit leaders rarely give themselves time to do—pause. In this sp…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Real Reason You're Afraid to Ask for a Big Gift (And It's Not What You Think!)
Season 2
In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface when nonprofit leaders freeze around major ask…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Proactive v. Reactive Fundraising and Why Reactive Fundraising Leads to Expensive Mistakes
Season 2
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Debunking Fundraising’s Favorite Myth
Season 2
Have you ever wondered if that popular fundraising mantra—“Ask for advice and you’ll get money”—is actually helping you, or quietly holding you back?…
11 months, 1 week ago
Chaos Isn't a Strategy: Why Systems Matter in Major Gift Fundraising
Season 2
Have you ever wondered why some executive directors seem to consistently bring in major gifts while others feel like they’re always starting from scr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Year-End Giving Matters More Than You Think
Season 2
As we head into the final stretch of the year, every nonprofit leader feels that familiar mix of urgency and opportunity. Year-end giving is when nea…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
From Cheerleaders to Closers: Using Volunteers Effectively in Major Gift Fundraising
Season 2
In this week’s episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I talk about how to get your volunteers — board members, committee members, and champio…
1 year ago