Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach

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

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.

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

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.

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

In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about how important having a solid major gift strategy is and some things you can implement today to secure those big gifts.

In this episode, I talk about the real reason why nonprofit leaders focus on grants and events to raise money.

In this episode of Huddle Up,  I talk about the importance of the ask and I take on an expert who makes assumptions  about  what donors will and will not do .    

Just when you think a donor meeting is going well. Then, you get blindside with stalling questions. In this episode I tell you a story about how this happened to me and what I learned from it.

In this episode of Huddle Up, I talk about how to pivot from your reliance on federal funding to fierce fundraising!

As the executive director, what should you be doing during a fundraising event - or any event for that matter? Should you be immersed in the details to ensure everything is "perfect"? Should you be at the check-in table greeting guests? In this episode of Huddle Up, I share with you exactly what to do during an event and why.

In this episode of Huddle Up, I tell you what Relationship Fundraising is, why it works, and most importantly, why you should make it a priority.

So you've done your due dilligence and have identified the right prospects to pursue. But you're hesitant to reach out to secure that first visit, right? This week's Huddle Up episode gives you some helpful tips on how to secure that first visit with a major gift prospect.

In this week's Huddle Up episode, I talk about the importance of creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy and what you can do to overcome your discomfort of asking wealthy people for money.