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Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

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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25:54

Why Year-End Giving Matters More Than You Think

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/11/10

As we head into the final stretch of the year, every nonprofit leader feels that familiar mix of urgency and opportunity. Year-end giving is when nearly 40% of annual donations come in — but here’s the secret most leaders miss: this season isn’t just about finishing strong. It’s your best chance to plant the seeds for sustainable major gift growth. In this week’s Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I’ll unpack how to turn December generosity into year-round momentum — so you’re not just

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22:46

From Cheerleaders to Closers: Using Volunteers...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/11/03

In this week’s episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, I talk about how to get your volunteers — board members, committee members, and champions — off the sidelines and into the major gift game. Not every volunteer should be asking for money, but every volunteer can play a vital role in making it happen. We’ll break down who makes the best door openers, who’s ready to be a solicitor, and how to match people’s strengths with the right responsibilities. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s

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19:47

Don't Let Your Donors' Giving History Tell the Whole...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/10/27

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 a price tag — when in reality, those gifts were made without the benefit of a personal relationship. In this episode, I’ll show you why those numbers only scratch the surface of a donor’s potential, how trust and vision transform transactional givers into true partners, and how

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18:15

Making Time for Major Gifts: How Executive Directors...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/10/20

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 executive director who feels pulled in a hundred directions — managing programs, staff, board requests, and daily crises — it can feel impossible to prioritize building relationships with the donors who can truly transform your mission. Today, I’m going to show you why making time

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14:29

Breaking the Cycle: Why Nonprofit Leaders...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/10/13

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. From overthinking and perfectionism to the subtle pull of distractions, these patterns often reveal something deeper about your self-concept and money story. I share three practical ways to recognize the patterns, reconnect to meaning, and realign your identity so consistency

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26:58

Legacy Giving – What It Is and Why It Matters

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/10/06

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 your mission lives on for generations. Discover what legacy giving really is, why it matters more than ever, and how starting the conversation today can create lasting impact for your organization’s future.

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17:12

Weatlthy Donors - What High Net Worth Donors Actually...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/09/22

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 meaningful connection. Learn how to move past misconceptions, understand what they actually care about, and approach your donor relationships in a way that inspires transformational giving.#fundraisingGet TheRelationship Fundraising Method Master Coursefor $100 off until September

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23:51

Surviving, Maintaining, or Thriving? Where's Your...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/09/15

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 quo. But thriving—that’s where growth, momentum, and real impact happen. This episode will help you recognize where your organization really stands and why it matters more than ever.Get The Relationship Fundraising Method Master Course for $100 off until September 30th!

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16:20

Making the Shift from Transactional to...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/09/08

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 sustains exponential philanthropic growth.

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17:56

Beyond the Board: Activating Volunteer Ambassadors

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/08/04

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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20:55

Direct Asks vs Indirect Asks and When to Use Them

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/07/28

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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20:52

What to do When Donors Appear to be "Ghosting" You

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/07/21

What to do when you believe donors are "ghosting" you.

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22:15

Stop Looking for New Donors - Do This Instead!

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/07/14

In this episode you'll learn that your current donors are your best donor and why.

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20:46

Good News About the State of Individual Giving!

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/06/30

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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16:41

Do You Know Your Donor's Fundraising Love Language?

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/06/23

In this episode I talk about the two fundraising love languages and how to determine which ones your donors speak.

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27:35

Do These First 5 Things to Bring in the Big Gifts

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/06/16

S1 E15 In this episode I walk you through the first 5 things you must do so that you can start brining in those big gifts from wealthy individuals

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18:17

The Board Contrarian: A Fundraising Asset or Obstacle?

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of Huddle Up, I take a deep dive into the board contrarian - their pros and cons, and how to make them an asset.

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17:35

Transactional Fundraising: A Gateway to 6&7- Figure...

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/06/02

In this episode of Huddle Up, I share with you how engaging in transactional fundraising can be a gateway to large gifts.

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19:38

The Joy of Giving - Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/05/19

In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk the joy of giving, some of the neuroscience behind it, and why it should motivate you to boldly ask.

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22:56

Clarity is the Foundation of Fundraising Success

Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach ·

2025/05/12

In this episode I talk about how having absolute clarity around your fundraising goals, priorities, audience, and plan is paramount to success.

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