Trust and Curiosity Podcast

Rothman Coaching

Join host Shmuly Rothman as he interviews Shluchim, their mentors, and donors, who share personal insight into the roles, experiences, and responsibilities of being on the front lines of bringing Moshiach now!

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Local & Global

    What happens when a Shliach approaches fundraising with the mindset of a teacher instead of a salesperson? In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Elazar Green to explore fundraising, Shlichus, personal growth, and the deeper meaning behind supporting fellow Shluchim. Elazar shares how years of serving a small Chabad on Campus led him to develop practical fundraising systems and consulting frameworks that now support dozens of Chabad Houses around the world. The conversation explores the emotional side of coaching and consulting, including the pressure of helping Shluchim navigate financial responsibility while carrying the weight of their communities. Elazar explains why he originally resisted becoming a coach and how his approach evolved into a hands-on partnership model focused on implementation, accountability, and real-world execution. Shmuly and Elazar also discuss the connection between helping fellow Shluchim and strengthening Hiskashrus to the Rebbe. Elazar reflects on how exposure to Shluchim across the globe deepened his appreciation for the Rebbe’s vision and helped him recognize the extraordinary impact ordinary Shluchim are having every single day. The episode also dives into entrepreneurship within Shlichus, the importance of maintaining personal passion and “Nachas fun zich,” and why Shluchim must continue building, creating, and expanding instead of remaining stagnant. Throughout the conversation, Elazar emphasizes that fundraising and organizational growth become far more effective when systems are simplified, practical, and actionable. This episode is a thoughtful and honest discussion about growth, responsibility, leadership, and the privilege of helping build the Rebbe’s vision one Shliach at a time. Learn more about his services here: growgelt.com/contact

    32 min
  2. May 14

    Take it from a Good Goy

    Many people view fundraising as a technical skill. Marc Pitman sees it as something far deeper. In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Marc Pitman to explore the approach, communication, and spiritual principles behind effective fundraising. Marc reflects on his journey from studying Jewish relations and leadership to becoming a respected fundraising coach working with Shluchim today. The discussion revisits a defining moment from one of Marc’s early fundraising boot camps for Shluchim, where a question about donor rejection transformed into a powerful conversation about HaShem as the true provider. That moment became a turning point for many attendees, helping them move from feelings of embarrassment and limitation toward confidence, dignity, and purpose in fundraising. Marc also shares how learning from the Rebbe’s teachings, Tanya, Hayom Yom, and years of interaction with Shluchim have shaped his own worldview and spiritual growth. He explains why fundraising can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth when leaders fully believe in their mission and recognize the value they bring to the world. The conversation also explores a practical challenge many Shluchim face: communicating impact to donors. Marc explains why donors respond more deeply to emotional clarity and meaningful stories than to raw numbers and reports alone. This episode is a thoughtful exploration of fundraising, identity, leadership, and the privilege of supporting Shlichus with confidence and joy. Guest: Marc A. Pitman, CSP®, is an internationally recognized fundraising coach and nonprofit leadership trainer. For more than twenty years, he has been equipping nonprofit boards and staff with the confidence and skills to ask for major gifts without fear. He is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector, hailed by The Atlantic as “1 of 5 philanthropic blogs fundraisers need to read.”

    35 min

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Join host Shmuly Rothman as he interviews Shluchim, their mentors, and donors, who share personal insight into the roles, experiences, and responsibilities of being on the front lines of bringing Moshiach now!