Fundraising is hard. It shouldn’t feel this lonely.
You know what to do. Research your donors. Build relationships. Make the ask. Steward well. Repeat. And every year, the counter resets to zero and you start climbing again.
If you’re carrying the revenue burden for an organization that changes lives — and wondering why it feels heavier than it should — you’re not alone. You just need a better partner than another webinar.
Where are you right now?
“I know the fundamentals. I’m still stuck.”
You’re a development director or fundraiser who knows what to do but feels overwhelmed by your portfolio, isolated from leadership, or unsure how to communicate your process to your board. Coaching gives you a thinking partner who gets it.
“My board wants to help. They just don’t know how.”
Your board members believe in the mission. They dread the fundraising part. Training and board retreats help them find a way in that actually fits how they’re wired — not guilt trips.
Training
Nonprofits, associations, and conferences around the world invite Marc to come speak on issues of personal and organizational leadership, marketing, time management…
“We’re about to launch the biggest campaign we’ve ever done.”
A building project, an expansion, a vision that’s finally ready to become real. You need someone who’s been through this before — 23+ campaigns — at a fraction of what traditional consulting firms charge.
Coaching
A Five Minute Overview
“I have been attending a lot of webinars! Marc is without a doubt the most warm, enthusiastic, and delightful speaker & host I have experienced. He has the remarkable gift of connection. In every session with Marc, you feel that he is speaking directly to you as your engaging, trusted friend. He radiates energy without being phony, annoying, or exhausting to listen to. I can’t wait to learn more from him in the days ahead!”
From The Blog
Do we really need a planning study for our capital campaign?
I get to work in many capital campaigns. And one of the questions people always ask me is: Do we really have to do a planning study? My answer: yes. You and the board have been working, dreaming, scheming, and designing. You are sold on your vision. Excited. And ready...
3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Isn’t Raising More Money
"Why aren't our donors giving more to our nonprofit?" I hear this question from nonprofit leaders all the time. And while the challenges are real, the good news is there are actions you can take. The obstacles usually aren't with the donors but closer to home. And...
Remember to approach your donors with DAFs
Many organizations trying to meet goal before the fiscal year ends on June 30. This usually involves looking at the LYBUNTS - donors who gave Last Year But Unfortunately Not (yet) This year SYBUNTS - donors who have given in Some Year But Unfortunately Not (yet) This...
