# The Real Reason You're Afraid to Ask for a Big Gift (And It's Not What You Think!)

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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: 2025-12-15T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thefundcoach.com/podcasts/huddle-up-with-mark-the-fund-coach/episodes/2149131873
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## Resource

In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface when nonprofit leaders freeze around major asks. Often, the fear isn’t about the donor or the size of the gift—it’s about our personal relationship with money, the memories we carry, and the beliefs we learned long before we ever became leaders. This conversation will help you understand where that fear comes from, how it shows up in your fundraising, and how to begin asking for big gifts with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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