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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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Why You're Avoiding Wealthy Donors
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 Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we unpack the real reason so many...
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Major Gifts - Where Do I Even Start?
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 in-house fundraising support, that kind of goal can feel...
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Why Major Gift Fundraising Gits Pushed - And How to Change That
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 Mark The Fund Coach, we talk about the leap every nonprofit leader...
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Making the Leap to Six-Figure Gifts: The Shift Nonprofit Leaders Must Make
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 Mark The Fund Coach, we talk about the leap every nonprofit leader...
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I’m Not a Fundraiser… So Why Does My Job Depend on It?
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 with Mark The Fund Coach, we unpack why fundraising feels so...
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From the Weeds to 30K Feet: How to Free Your Board to Fuel Fundraising
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 Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I’m breaking down why boards stuck...
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It's Time to Take Stock and Rejoice, Reflect, Rest, and Reset
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 special year-end episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we...
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The Real Reason You're Afraid to Ask for a Big Gift (And It's Not What You Think!)
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 asks. Often, the fear isn’t about the donor or the size of the...
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Proactive v. Reactive Fundraising and Why Reactive Fundraising Leads to Expensive Mistakes
Debunking Fundraising’s Favorite Myth
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? In this week’s episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we...
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