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The Costly Major Gifts Mistake: Why Major Gifts Aren't Just for Capital Campaigns
What if one of the biggest limitations on your organization's fundraising success is the belief that major gifts are only for campaigns? Too many nonprofits wait until they're launching a capital campaign or special...
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The Board + Executive Director: A Power Partnership That Transforms Fundraising
What happens when the executive director and the board stop operating separately—and start partnering together around fundraising? In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore how healthy...
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Small Asks Kill Big Gifts: Why Fear is Costing Your Mission Millions
One of the biggest reasons nonprofit leaders struggle to secure transformational gifts has nothing to do with donor wealth — it has everything to do with the confidence behind the ask. In this episode of Huddle Up...
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Your Fundraising Event Can Level Up Your Major Gifts
In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I break down how to run a fundraising event that does more than sell tickets—it creates real major gift opportunities. We talk about securing sponsorships to...
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Stop Acting Poor: How to Break the Nonprofit Scarcity Trap
Grants Are Killing Your Mission: Why Winning is Actually Losing
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 Coach, I dive deep into the hidden dangers of grant dependency and the...
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Stop Hiding Behind Email - Call Them Instead!
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 reach people, many nonprofit leaders are unintentionally substituting...
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Why Donors Leave (It's Not What You Think)
Have you ever wondered why a donor who once gave consistently suddenly disappears? It’s a frustrating and often confusing experience for nonprofit leaders. In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we...
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Your Money Mindset is Sabotaging Your Fundraising
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 of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore something most...
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Why Your Big Mission Still Isn't Attracting Big Gifts
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 this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore why...
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"I'm Not a Fundraiser": The Identity Belief Holding You Back
Many nonprofit leaders say the same thing when fundraising comes up: “I’m not a fundraiser.” And honestly, it makes sense. Most executive directors were hired because they believe deeply in the mission—not because...
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What Do I Say In a Major Donor Meeting?
What do you say when the conversation with a major donor turns toward a gift? For many nonprofit leaders—especially those without formal fundraising training—that moment can feel intimidating and awkward. In this...
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