Marcus H. Stern

Social Entrepreneur | Major Gifts | Real Estate Investor Helping leaders and organizations develop, equip and fund transformation on the earth.

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If everything depends on you, leadership has become a bottleneck.

Delegation isn’t weakness.

It’s maturity.

#leadership #MHSternGroup #Systems

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Building a major gift campaign? Start with your board.

Credibility is contagious—and your board is your first impression to donors.

Need help building a board that opens doors? Reach out.

#BoardDevelopment #FundraisingStrategy #FUNDamentalPlan #MajorGifts #CredibilityCounts

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Donors don’t give to confusion.

They give to a clear plan, a leader they trust, and a cause they can champion.

If your case for support isn’t working, let’s fix it—together.

#NonprofitStorytelling #CaseForSupport #MajorGiftsMatter #FundraisingCoach #FUNDamentalPlan

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Loves giving random non-cash gifts...like used fax machines. #FUNDamentalPlan #GarbagePailDonors #In-KindCindy #Nonprofit #Donations

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Don’t just raise money—raise vision.

Major donors want more than programs. They want purpose, bold leadership, and a future they can believe in.

#VisionDriven #MajorDonors #FUNDamentalPlan #LeadershipMatters #PurposeLeads

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Don't buy another list. Stop relying on your board members.

You need a strategy that shows you how to find the right people in your community.

Together, we’ll build a plan to identify, approach, and build meaningful relationships that lead to major gifts.

#MajorGiftFundraising

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The donor who will give...just not this year. Or next. #FUNDamentalPlan #GarbagePailDonors #Slow-MoMoe #Nonprofit #MajorDonors

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

The doors to generosity open when you're surrounded by people who already hold the keys.

Don’t go alone. Go connected.

Let us help you take the next step.

#FundraisingCoach #NetworkToGrow #FUNDamentalPlan #MajorGiftsStrategy #LeadershipCircles

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

If you’ve lost a donor—or just never heard back—you’re not alone.

Let’s fix that. I’ll help you identify the gaps and close them—so your donors stay, give more, and feel deeply connected.

#MajorGifts #FundraisingCoach

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Please welcome Trust Fund Tessa to the Table.
She doesn’t just donate—she curates generational giving.
Tessa’s donor characteristics include:
Strategic, methodical giver
Motivated by legacy
Defers daily ops to the org

#FUNDamentalPlan #NonProfit

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Ready to launch your nonprofit organization?

Over the last 27 years I've helped founders launch and raise major gifts for their nonprofit.

Let’s lay the groundwork for your launch and your legacy.

#NonprofitLaunch #FoundersCoach

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

The donor who wants to speak at every event—whether she gave or not. #FUNDamentalPlan #GarbagePailDonors #StaegHogStacey #Nonprofit #Leadership

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Let the Data Tell You When to Make Your Move. Hashtags: #FundraisingData #CampaignStrategy #GivingTrends #AIFundraisingTools #FUNDamentalPlan

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Meet Modest May, the quiet hero.
Her mantra "Doing Good Just Feels Right!"
May’s donor characteristics include:
Selfless and humble
Gives quietly and consistently
Focused on the people, not the perks
#FUNDamentalPlan #NonProfit

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Before you make an ask, qualify. Blend wealth screening + prospect research to confirm capacity and alignment. Prioritize the donors that are most likely to give. #ProspectResearch #DonorQualify #FundraisingROI #SmartProspecting #NonprofitLeadership

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Every leader has blind spots.
Let’s find yours—fast.
In just 90 days, I’ll help you assess where you are, identify what’s in the way, and implement practical steps that lead to real results and major gifts.
#OrganizationalDevelopment #NonprofitCoach

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

That one donor who comes for the food, not the fundraising. #FUNDamentalPlan #GarbagePailDonors #EventEatinEthan #Nonprofit #Fundraising

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

The biggest thing I see that can happen to organizational leaders is burnout. When it sets in, it doesn’t just affect the leader—it creates fatigue in everyone around them.
#NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitLife #LeadershipMatters

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

Looking for aligned values and generous hearts?
Start conversations in your local faith communities.
#FUNDamentalPlan #FaithBasedGiving #MinistryFundraising #DonorDiscovery #NonprofitFundraising #MajorDonors

[Marcus H. Stern @MHSternFund]

For over three decades, we’ve helped leaders like you move from overwhelm to clarity, and from small wins to major gifts.

#LeadershipMatters #NonprofitSuccess #TheFUNDamentalPlan #MajorGifts #NonprofitLeadership