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Don't Let Your Donors' Giving History Tell the Whole Story
This week on Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we’re tackling one of the biggest blind spots in fundraising: assuming a donor’s past gifts tell the whole story. Too often, nonprofit leaders read giving history like...
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Making Time for Major Gifts: How Executive Directors Can Build Fundraising into the Daily Flow
In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges nonprofit leaders face: finding time in a jam-packed schedule to focus on major gift fundraising. If you’re an...
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Breaking the Cycle: Why Nonprofit Leaders Self-Sabotage Their Own Consistency
Do you ever find yourself procrastinating — starting strong with a plan, then somehow losing steam? In this episode of Huddle Up, I explore why so many nonprofit leaders unintentionally sabotage their own consistency....
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Legacy Giving – What It Is and Why It Matters
In this episode of Huddle Up, I unpack the power of legacy giving and why it’s essential to the long-term health of every nonprofit. Legacy gifts aren’t just about endowments or estate plans—they’re about ensuring...
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Weatlthy Donors - What High Net Worth Donors Actually Value
In this episode of Huddle Up, I explores the psychology of wealthy donors and what truly drives their generosity. Beyond tax benefits and naming rights, high-net-worth individuals value impact, legacy, trust, and...
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Surviving, Maintaining, or Thriving? Where's Your Organization?
In this week's episode, I want to ask you a critical question: Is your organization surviving, maintaining, or truly thriving? Too many nonprofits are stuck in the cycle of just getting by or settling for the status...
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Making the Shift from Transactional to Transformational Fundraising
In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about the importance of not solely relying on transactional fundraising initiatives. Making the shift from transactional to transformational fundraising is what creates and...
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Beyond the Board: Activating Volunteer Ambassadors
In this episode of Huddle Up, I share with you how you can use certain volunteers to increase your mission's visibility with an audience of high capacity prospects.
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Direct Asks vs Indirect Asks and When to Use Them
In this episode of Huddle Up, I share the difference between the direct and indirect ask why they are both a necessary part of your solicitation strategy.
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What to do When Donors Appear to be "Ghosting" You
What to do when you believe donors are "ghosting" you.
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Stop Looking for New Donors - Do This Instead!
In this episode you'll learn that your current donors are your best donor and why.
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Good News About the State of Individual Giving!
In this episode I talk reveal some of the findings about the state of individual giving in the most recent Giving USA Annual Report.
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