Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

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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

  1. Major Gifts - Where Do I Even Start?

    2D AGO

    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 overwhelming fast. In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we break down exactly where to begin. You’ll learn how to shrink the big number into practical next steps, identify the right donors to focus on, and start building meaningful major gift relationships—without panic, pressure, or pretending to be someone you’re not. Tune in, and let’s huddle up!

    21 min
  2. Why Major Gift Fundraising Gits Pushed - And How to Change That

    FEB 9

    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 must make to move from smaller fundraising efforts into major, transformational giving. Securing six-figure gifts isn’t just about finding the right donor—it requires a shift in mindset, leadership, and clarity about the true scale of your mission. Join me as we explore the internal and practical changes necessary to confidently step into big-gift conversations and invite donors into deeper impact. Tune in, and let’s huddle up!

    28 min
  3. Making the Leap to Six-Figure Gifts: The Shift Nonprofit Leaders Must Make

    FEB 2

    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 must make to move from smaller fundraising efforts into major, transformational giving. Securing six-figure gifts isn’t just about finding the right donor—it requires a shift in mindset, leadership, and clarity about the true scale of your mission. Join me as we explore the internal and practical changes necessary to confidently step into big-gift conversations and invite donors into deeper impact. Tune in, and let’s huddle up!

    25 min
  4. I’m Not a Fundraiser… So Why Does My Job Depend on It?

    JAN 26

    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 uncomfortable for capable, mission-driven leaders—and why the problem isn’t a lack of skill, confidence, or commitment. You’ll hear a reframing that helps you see fundraising not as sales or pressure, but as an extension of leadership itself. If donor conversations feel heavy, awkward, or something you keep putting off, this episode will help you understand why—and point toward a more confident, relational way forward.

    15 min
  5. From the Weeds to 30K Feet: How to Free Your Board to Fuel Fundraising

    JAN 19

    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 in the weeds of day-to-day operations are far less effective in fundraising—and how elevating them to 30,000 feet unlocks their most powerful role: opening doors to people with capacity. When board members focus on mission, vision, and strategy instead of operations, they gain the confidence to leverage their relationships—and that’s where major gifts begin. Tune in, and let’s huddle up!

    20 min
  6. It's Time to Take Stock and Rejoice, Reflect, Rest, and Reset

    12/22/2025

    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 talk about why it’s so important to take stock of where you’ve been before charging into what’s next. We celebrate the wins worth rejoicing over, reflect honestly on the mistakes that shaped us, and talk about the power of real rest. Most importantly, this episode is about hitting the reset button so you can step into 2026 clear-minded, re-energized, and ready to lead with confidence. Tune in, and let’s huddle up!

    17 min
  7. The Real Reason You're Afraid to Ask for a Big Gift (And It's Not What You Think!)

    12/15/2025

    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 gift—it’s about our personal relationship with money, the memories we carry, and the beliefs we learned long before we ever became leaders. This conversation will help you understand where that fear comes from, how it shows up in your fundraising, and how to begin asking for big gifts with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

    19 min
  8. Proactive v. Reactive Fundraising and Why Reactive Fundraising Leads to Expensive Mistakes

    12/08/2025

    Proactive v. Reactive Fundraising and Why Reactive Fundraising Leads to Expensive Mistakes

    Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

    21 min
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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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