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.
Internationally recognized by such organizations as Reuters, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and the American Marketing Association as a thought leader, Marc helps individuals and organizations raise more money than they ever thought possible! His lively presentations at conferences and fundraising seminars get him invited to various organizations including Blackbaud’s Conferences for Nonprofits, Habitat for Humanity International, 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 is also the Director of the Foundation of Inland Hospital. Marc founded and pastored the Vineyard Church of Waterville and pastored it for about four years. Most importantly, he’s the husband of an incredible wife and the father of three amazing kids.
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)
- 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
- 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
