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Marc A. Pitman – Keynote Intro

Marc A. Pitman, CSP®, is an internationally recognized fundraising coach and nonprofit leadership trainer. For more than twenty years, he has helped nonprofit boards and staff take the fear out of asking for money, equipping them with tools and confidence to raise major gifts.

He is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector, and the author of the best-selling book Ask Without Fear!®, now translated into four languages. His most recent book, The Surprising Gift of Doubt, shows leaders how to harness uncertainty as a powerful tool for growth.

Marc has trained and inspired tens of thousands of nonprofit professionals across North America, Europe, Mexico, and New Zealand. Known as the “Johnny Appleseed of fundraising,” he brings humor, practical wisdom, and contagious enthusiasm to every audience.

Please join me in welcoming Marc A. Pitman!


Marc A. Pitman – Short Intro

Marc A. Pitman, CSP®, is an internationally recognized fundraising coach and author of Ask Without Fear!®. For over twenty years, he has helped nonprofit boards and staff take the fear out of asking for money, training and inspiring leaders across the globe. Known as the “Johnny Appleseed of fundraising,” Marc brings humor, energy, and practical tools that make fundraising both effective and enjoyable.

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