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  • “Ask Without Fear!” a simple guide of ideas for connecting donor with what matters to them most

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    “Pitman has distilled the process of fundraising…and reveals powerful secrets to help fundraisers handle objections.”
    -FundRaising Success Magazine

    Ask Without Fear! A simple guide to connecting donors with what matters to them most

    Simple & effective fundraising ideas to help you raise lots of money for your favorite nonprofit

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    Is fundraising fun for you?

    Are your board members beating down your door with new donors that are ready to make a gift? If that’s not your reality yet, Ask Without Fear! by author, speaker, and fundraising expert Marc A. Pitman is for you!

    He’s distilled his years of successful fundraising, conducting capital campaigns, and coaching nonprofit executives around the country into this fun, practical, easy-to-read volume. In plain English, he:

    “I like that Pitman is applying the coaching paradigm to fundraising…I have no doubt that Pitman can coach the most timid and fearful fundraising staff member or nonprofit board member through their first contacts and on to ultimate success.”
    -Joanne Fritz, About.com

    Ask Without Fear! helps you move your fundraising from a static, one-way, organization-centered monologue to a dynamic, donor-centered, two-way dialogue. Whether you work for a not-for-profit or volunteer for one, this book gives you the tools to raise serious money for your favorite cause!

    Marc A. Pitman, the creator of the popular Creating Donor Evangelists Audio Program. Convinced that “fundraising is an extreme sport,” he has raised millions`of dollars for education, arts, and healthcare organizations. A popular speaker, a skilled coach, and an expert cited by media outlets like Reuters, Marc loves infecting others with the joy of fundraising.

    “…My mom is almost done reading [Ask Without Fear!] and has nothing but amazing things to say about you and the book…this is from someone who has little experience with fundraising. I started reading it last night, I can’t wait to finish it, and mom has ordered 2 more books for our family members to review! I think your book will be of great assistance to us!”

    -Tonya Clark, Oakland, ME

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    “‘Get REAL’ will take on new meaning for board and staff members who read this book. Readable, on point, filled with memorable stories and well-tested practices, this little book is a great addition to the field of pragmatic advice to those looking for more successful engagement in fundraising.”
    Kay Sprinkel Grace, Principal, Transforming Philanthropy and author, Beyond Fundraising
    San Francisco, CA

    “I enjoyed Ask Without Fear! Marc has taken a subject that has been written about often and given it a new twist. Clearly, his effort is a work of passion and love. My hat is off to him.”
    Jerry Linzy, Senior Managing Partner
    Panas, Linzy & Associates
    Chicago, IL

    “This short, practical book gives you a series of step-by-step methods to raise more money, faster and easier than you ever thought possible.”
    Brian Tracy, Author
    The Psychology Of Selling

    “Marc is a skillful and knowledgable coach, and a true expert on fundraising. He provided very helpful fundraising advice to a nonprofit where I serve on the board. If you need someone to assist with any area of fundraising, Marc is your guy!”
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    “I read the book over the long weekend and really enjoyed it! I especially like that it was both informative and concise. That tends to be a rarity.”
    -Kristy Cullivan, Director of Alumni Affairs Nichols College

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    Ask Without Fear! A simple guide to connecting donors with what matters to them most
    Chock full of practical, easy-to-understand fundraising tools and secrets, Ask Without Fear! is perfect for professional development officers and everyone that wishes they could raise more money for their favorite cause!

    To order 1, 2, or more copies at $14.95 each, click here:
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