by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 30, 2004 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
I love living in a democracy like the United States. But we were getting so many political fundraising letters, phone calls, and emails as Election Day drew near that I was seriously contemplating the benefits of monarchy! I’ve never liked political fundraising...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 16, 2004 | Fundraising Myths
We all know the number one reason people don’t give money is that they’re not asked. So the simple act of asking, no matter how badly, will significantly increase your odds of getting a gift. Having said that, it sure helps to ask in language the donor can understand....
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 2, 2004 | Fundraising Myths
This past weekend, a dear friend of the family moved out of her house and into senior housing. We had one day to get everything out of the house but her new apartment was full long before the house was empty. It felt like we were on the TV show “Clean...
