# What Do I Say In a Major Donor Meeting?

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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: 2026-03-10T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What do you say when the conversation with a major donor turns toward a gift? For many nonprofit leaders—especially those without formal fundraising training—that moment can feel intimidating and awkward. In this episode of Huddle Up with Mark The Fund Coach, Mark shares practical, natural language you can use in real donor conversations. You’ll learn how to open the discussion, transition toward an ask, respond to hesitation, and close with clarity—without sounding pushy or salesy. If you’ve ever walked into a donor meeting hoping you’d find the right words, this episode will help you show up calm, confident, and ready to lead the conversation.

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