Frequently Asked Questions

One
What's Marshall's nonprofit background?
For over 25 years Marshall has been the premier relationship centered fundraising expert. He's served hundreds of nonprofits, large and small, nationwide. Over 93% of our clients increase their fundraising income by more than 263% in a single program.

Two
What was Marshall's inspiration for his book?
Marshall discovered his clients' success was directly related to their capacity to build collaborative relationships with the right people. He wrote "Let's Have Lunch Together" with two goals in mind. First, to weave an easy to follow relationship building process, into a fun story that all nonprofits could, relate to, understand and immediately begin to implement. Second, illustrate his personal belief that that anyone, regardless of how shy, can learn how to instantly connect with others in their own style.

Three
What makes Marshall unique among presenters?
After 4379 presentations over the years he's mastered the art of telling true stories that teach. His interactive approach provides practical, on-the-spot solutions. From the quality of his delivery, content, and materials, to the ability to motivate and inspire, you're guaranteed an enriching experience every time.

Four
How is Marshall's content different?
He's the founder of the relationship centered fundraising model. He does more than just talk about relationships. He brings them to life...and you can feel it as a participant. Everybody loves how his real-world success stories apply to the challenges they face today. He skillfully transitions between speaking and interactive exercises and panels to make the day fly by.

Five
How much does your training cost?
Thanks to significant underwriting from our publisher and support from other nonprofits, Marshall's courses are available at a price to fit any nonprofit's budget. You'll never pay extra for his travel, expenses or shipping of our training materials.