# From Cheerleaders to Closers: Using Volunteers Effectively in Major Gift Fundraising

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Podcast: [Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach-7242496)
Published: 2025-11-03T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thefundcoach.com/podcasts/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach/episodes/2149107932
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## Resource

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 activity, momentum, and turning good intentions into real fundraising action. ***FREE RESOURCE ALERT!*** FREE GUIDE: 5 Habits of Executive Directors Who Land Big Gifts: bit.ly/4hFkOth To get this video podcast in your inbox, visit and subscribe here: https://www.thefundcoach.com/opt-in Need 1:1 Coaching? Click here to schedule a strategy session to discuss your fundraising needs: https://www.thefundcoach.com/discovery-call-booking-page Windfall - Wealth Analytics Report: https://analytics.windfall.com/partner/the-fund-coach

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