by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 31, 2008 | 2. Engage
Just watched the latest episode of Oprah’s The Big Give. (And I’m commited to keeping this post far shorter than the last Big Give post!) The final words of the judge Malaak Compton-Rock really get at what I mean when I teach seminar attendees and coaching...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 28, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products, Specials
I just heard from the publisher. They expect to have the printed copies of Ask Without Fear! “on or about” April 4th! I’m thrilled! This process has taken a l-o-n-g time. Special thanks go to those of you who’ve purchased copies over the last...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 28, 2008 | 4. Love (Stewardship)
This was the It Could Happen to You episode of Oprah’s The Big Give! I suspect, most viewers thought it’d be incredibly easy to give away $100,000 in 24 hours, even with the quirky restrictions. But it’s not as easy as it seems! First I want to...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 27, 2008 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media, Question Marc?
Here’s a question that appeared on LinkedIn.com: Question: If donors that have the option to give online would it be a good idea to give them the ability make online pledges? Here’s My Answer: If you’re asking as a nonprofit looking at implementing a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 27, 2008 | Fundraising Secrets, Odd
Just read this in MaineBiz: Report: Maine philanthropy has grown Maine philanthropy has increased dramatically in recent years, according to a new report from the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Philanthropy Center. “Giving in Maine: A Report on...