Fundraising Coaching for Shluchim
“I worked with Marc for over a year, and I’m very happy. He helps you understand yourself while teaching you how to become a better fundraiser. My fundraising and the quality of our relationships with donors have gone up tremendously. It’s like a completely new ballpark. He has helped me develop into a better leader and my whole team now operates in a new environment.”
You love introducing people to mitzvot. Fundraising is a different story.
Too often shluchim go out on shlichus without a clear grasp on how to raise funds. They have grand dreams and great hearts. But they figure the finances will just work out.
They don’t. So they lurch miracle to miracle. Or they lurch from one crowdfunding campaign to the next without any idea how to fund their work between campaigns.
Frustrated and stressed, they try adding more programs. Creating more classes. Doing more work. Thinking “more” will show people how important the mosad is and get them to give money.
But people don’t “get it.” And the programs keep filling up time that should be devoted to fundraising work. And the bills keep mounting.
Learn to raise money your way
You don’t have to become some pushy schnorrer. And while you do have to remain pleasantly persistent, you don’t have to engage in acts that actively drive away the very people you are trying to serve.
Rather than guilting or shaming you to fundraise, Marc gives you a process to incorporate fundraising in all your work. His Ask Without Fear!® coaching system helps you:
- Research your cause and sort through your prospects
- Figure out how much to ask each person for
- Tell your mosad’s story in a way donors find compelling
- Walk through the ups and downs of asking them individually
- Handle their objections with confidence
- Do it all without becoming somebody else
Introvert or extrovert. Natural schmoozer or not. Marc helps you combine industry best practices with your unique gifts and talents to create a fundraising approach that fits your shlichus.
Shluchim say Marc helps them sort through the overwhelming demands of shlichus. In fact, they’re shocked by how much a goy can understand their mosad.
“Marc has a deep understanding in how Chabad houses function and the unique challenges we face. Marc helped us to not just be in the cycle of worrying about tomorrow, but how to ensure long term organizational success and financial stability. If you are ready to think big and make a long term change, Marc’s your man!”
What coaching looks like
Regular coaching calls. You’ll have scheduled 45-minute calls with Marc. Every call is focused on your goals: fundraising, leadership, board dynamics, whatever will help you most as the leader of your mosad. At the end of each call, you’ll agree on your next steps — the tasks you’ll complete before the next session.
You’re in the driver’s seat. You determine the direction for each call. Marc will keep you focused on the overall reason you wanted coaching, but the calls are yours.
Direct access between calls. The life of your mosad happens between the calls. You have direct access to Marc by phone, email, WhatsApp, and text. If something comes up — a donor opportunity, a board conversation, a crisis that can’t wait — you reach out. It’s included. And encouraged.
Fundraising writing edits. Run your fundraising letters, email appeals, and donor communications by Marc before you send them. He keeps up with the best fundraising strategies and brings them to your appeals. He makes edits in a way that lets you decide if you agree or not. No additional charge.
Ask Without Fear!® Newsletter. Every other Tuesday, Marc writes about some aspect of fundraising — delivered right to your inbox.
The Nonprofit Academy. 24/6 access to over 100 CFRE-accredited trainings on leadership, fundraising, grants, and events — whenever you can squeeze them into your busy schedule.
You’ll come for the fundraising. You’ll stay for the leadership.
People have been telling us for years that Ask Without Fear!® goes beyond just fundraising. Coaching gives you a safe, confidential place to think through ideas. Marc becomes an experienced sounding board — for fundraising, for leadership, for the demands of running a mosad.
You’re doing good things. But doing good shouldn’t burn you out or use you up.
“Marc helped me understand my role as a leader in the light of ‘team manager.’ Especially as it pertains to running our student board. This was helpful because of the many hats I wear I did not see myself as a team manager and it was important for me to understand my role in leading this team. How I could help them bring their unique contribution and leadership style to benefit our community and also help me take a step back to do only the things I need to be doing.”
Coaching packages
Coaching is typically offered twelve-months at a special shluchim rate of $2,000/month. Committing to a full twelve months qualifies you for a free day of training at your location. But many shluchim find six- or nine-months more convenient.
Marc only accepts a limited number of coaching clients. This allows him to give you personal attention — not “personalized” attention, but the real thing.
Planning a capital campaign for a building?
Marc also offers dedicated capital campaign coaching for shluchim — a variety of structures to fit your needs, the same direct access, with a complete campaign toolkit built from 25+ campaigns including multiple Chabad projects.
“I had a great time! The energy, vibe and atmosphere were awesome. Thank you for facilitating a productive, informative and practical fundraising boot camp. I learned a lot that I can apply immediately. It was fun to be with a group of Shluchos that want to learn.”
“Thank you, Marc. Your training was excellent and your dedication to our success was greatly appreciated!”
The choice is yours
You are an emissary of the Rebbe. This is your mosad. The choice is up to you.
If you think coaching will help you move your work to the next level, apply now for a free exploratory call.