Mark L. Duncan

CEO of The Fund Coach, LLC

Mark L. Duncan is an Expert in Residence with Horizons Stewardship, a leading organization that empowers churches and faith-based nonprofits to grow disciples and fund ministry.

Mark empowers nonprofit leaders with the skill and confidence to secure large gifts from wealthy donors even if they have no fundraising experience.

He is a seasoned fundraising professional with over 25 years of fundraising management experience. Throughout his career, Mark has managed multimillion-dollar capital and special campaigns with particular strength in cultivating and securing large contributions from major donors.  

During his tenure at Millersville University, he led a $60 million capital campaign and two focused campaigns totaling over $16 million for the University’s School of Education and Athletics.

Mark brings over 35 years of experience in the nonprofit sector from a wide range of organizations that include working with special needs adults, camp and conference ministry, higher education, K-12 education, public media, and healthcare. What he discovered throughout his career is that securing big gifts from people with capacity is not just for universities and hospitals. Mark created the Relationship Fundraising Method to demystify what it takes to build trusting relationships with wealthy people who care deeply.

Passion for your mission and a willingness to connect is all you need. Mark will teach the rest