# The Board + Executive Director: A Power Partnership That Transforms 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: 2026-06-02T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thefundcoach.com/podcasts/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach/episodes/2149207921
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Duration seconds: 1520

## Resource

What happens when the executive director and the board stop operating separately—and start partnering together around fundraising? In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach , we explore how healthy fundraising cultures are built through strong relationships, shared ownership, and intentional collaboration between nonprofit leaders and their boards. Too often, fundraising becomes the burden of one person while board members remain unsure of their role. But when boards understand how to engage relationally—without pressure to make the ask—everything changes. This conversation will help nonprofit leaders rethink board engagement and discover how stronger partnerships can lead to deeper donor trust, greater impact, and more sustainable fundraising success. FREE GUIDE: 5 Habits of Executive Directors Who Land Big Gifts: https://bit.ly/4hFkOth   Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlduncan/     To get this video podcast in your inbox, visit and subscribe here: https://www.thefundcoach.com/opt-in   Check out the Relationship Fundraising Academy: https://www.thefundcoach.com/rfa     Need 1:1 Coaching? Click here to schedule a strategy session to discuss your fundraising needs: https://www.thefundcoach.com/discovery-session-booking-page     Windfall - Wealth Analytics Report: https://analytics.windfall.com/partner/the-fund-coach  

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