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Michael Mitchell
Director of advancement at Feed the Children and experienced fundraising coach who leads training on major gifts and donor conversations, sharing a permission-based framework for asking with confidence.
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Aug 27, 2025
• 28min
#111: Live from Summit: Asking without fear: how to stop worrying and learn to love the ask, with Michael Mitchell
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Michael Mitchell, Director of Advancement at Feed the Children and a seasoned fundraising coach, breaks down the art of asking for donations without fear. He discusses common fears fundraisers face, using the iceberg metaphor to highlight underlying beliefs. Michael introduces the XYZ method for crafting clear and effective asks and emphasizes the importance of staying silent after making a request. He encourages listeners to view asking as a joyful invitation and helps them tackle their personal 'money baggage,' revealing that courage in asking can lead to greater generosity.
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