Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

Mark Duncan

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A key to fundraising success is through building trusting relationship with high capacity donors. Relationship Fundraising, the most effective way to raise money. I Empower nonprofit leaders with the skill and confidence to secure large contributions from wealthy individuals. This podcast provides nonprofit

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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 with Mark The Fund Coach, Mark dives into why leaders often ask too small, how fear and scarcity thinking quietly limit fundraising success, and why your ask communicates how much you truly value your mission. If you’ve ever hesitated before making a major gift ask or wondered why wealthy donors aren’t stepping up at higher levels, this episode will challenge the way you think about fundraising leadership, donor psychology, and the power of confident vision. Because major donors don’t just invest in causes — they invest in conviction. FREE GUIDE: 5 Habits of Executive Directors Who Land Big Gifts: https://bit.ly/4hFkOth Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlduncan/ To get this video podcast in your inbox, visit and subscribe here: https://www.thefundcoach.com/opt-in Check out the Relationship Fundraising Academy: https://www.thefundcoach.com/rfa Need 1:1 Coaching? Click here to schedule a strategy session to discuss your fundraising needs: https://www.thefundcoach.com/discovery-session-booking-page Windfall - Wealth Analytics Report: https://analytics.windfall.com/partner/the-fund-coach Subscribe to the podcast on Apple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach/id1799766114 or Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/03LPM7zjoDMLV0OGPJBxTO?si=c730fc5b97a04854

22 min
MAY 12

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 cover event costs, setting a clear net fundraising goal, and most importantly, building meaningful connections with attendees that lead to transformational follow-up conversations. If you want your next event to strengthen donor relationships and grow major gifts instead of just creating another transactional experience, this episode is for you. Let's Huddle Up!

23 min
MAY 5

Stop Acting Poor: How to Break the Nonprofit Scarcity Trap

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

17 min
APR 28

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 burnout that comes from chasing every "restricted" dollar. We’re breaking down why Competition Fatigue is a choice and how you can reclaim your organization’s sovereignty. Learn how to shift from a scarcity mindset to a strategy of abundance, allowing you to stop twisting your mission to fit grant criteria and start building a sustainable, independent funding engine. It’s time to stop playing the game and start baking your own pie. Tune in and Huddle Up.

20 min
APR 21

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 messages for meaningful conversations. In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore why real, interpersonal connection—through phone calls, in-person meetings, or video conversations—is essential for building trust with major donors. You’ll learn how to use technology the right way: not as a replacement for connection, but as a bridge to deeper, more authentic relationships that lead to lasting support.

23 min
APR 14

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 unpack the real reasons donors stop giving—and it’s not always what you think. More often than not, it comes down to the relationship, not the dollars. I’ll walk you through the most common pitfalls that quietly erode donor trust and connection, and more importantly, how you can lead differently to keep your donors engaged, committed, and inspired to give. Register today for my LIVE free training: Big Mission Bigger Gifts scheduled for April 16th, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET

23 min
APR 7

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 fundraising advice ignores: your personal relationship with money. The beliefs, experiences, and messages you’ve carried over time may be quietly shaping how you show up in donor conversations—often without you realizing it. If asking for larger gifts feels uncomfortable, intimidating, or even a little off, this episode will help you understand why—and how to move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Register today for my LIVE free training: Big Mission Bigger Gifts scheduled for April 16th, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET

23 min
MAR 31

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 impactful work doesn’t automatically attract major gifts, the hidden assumptions that keep nonprofit leaders stuck, and why traditional fundraising approaches often feel uncomfortable or ineffective. More importantly, you’ll learn the mindset shift from transactional fundraising to relationship-based fundraising—and how building the right donor relationships can unlock the transformational support your mission truly needs. ***FREE TRAINING ALERT*** Register today for my LIVE free training: Big Mission Bigger Gifts scheduled for April 16th, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET

22 min

A key to fundraising success is through building trusting relationship with high capacity donors. Relationship Fundraising, the most effective way to raise money. I Empower nonprofit leaders with the skill and confidence to secure large contributions from wealthy individuals. This podcast provides nonprofit

Creator

Mark Duncan
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

52
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