Marc A. Pitman is the author
of Ask Without Fear! and founder of FundraisingCoach.com, a website dedicated to practical ideas for fundraising more effectively. He also teaches internet marketing at Thomas College.
Marc’s experience in nonprofit fundraising in many sectors (colleges, prep schools, and healthcare) and his expertise in executive coaching and leadership training has caused him to be sought out by Fox News, NBC, Reuters, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and the American Marketing Association. His lively presentations at conferences and fundraising seminars get him invited to various organizations like Blackbaud’s Conferences for Nonprofits, Habitat for Humanity International, the New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
He has created the Creating Donor Evangelists program and other tools to help you excel at raising money available at the Fundraising Coach Store.
Marc’s experience also includes planting and pastoring a Vineyard church and managing a gubernatorial campaign. He is the husband of his best friend and the father of three amazing kids. And if you see him drive by, he’ll probably be singing 80’s tunes loud enough to embarrass his family.
What’s the story with the bow tie?
I’ve been wearing a bow tie even longer than I’ve been raising money. In the 1970’s I got started with a maroon velvet clip-on. In high school, I was able to get the yard sale bow ties from Boston Brahmin for 50¢. I didn’t realize how much a part of me bow ties were until I tried giving a seminar in San Diego without one. I was told I had to wear one, it was just “part of who you are!” Fortunately, I had one in my briefcase!
Education & Affiliations
- MA in Organizational Leadership, School of Leadership Studies, Regent University
- Certified Franklin Covey Coach, Franklin Covey Coaching
- Certified Highlands Abilities Battery Provider, The Highlands Company
- Biblical Studies, Jerusalem University College
- BA in History and Religion, Gordon College (MA)
- Diploma, Milton Academy (MA)
- Adjunct Instructor for “MK337: Marketing on the Internet” at Thomas College
- VP for Networking & Outreach, New England Association of Healthcare Philanthropy
- Board Member, United Way of Mid-Maine
- General Assembly Member of the Kennebec Regional Development Authority
- Member, International Coach Federation
- Founding Member, International Association of Coaches
- Former Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Advancement Program Council
- Former Trustee for the Lewiston Public Library
- Former Board Member, Waterville Rotary Club
More information is available at http://www.linkedin.com/in/marcapitman.