“I’ve asked Marc to speak at a variety of conferences for nonprofit professionals and fundraisers (both as a session speaker and a keynote presenter). He is very knowledgeable and energetic, engaging audience members and helping them understand specific things they can do to be successful in their positions. Marc is very positive and exceptionally easy to work with. I highly recommend him for your next event.”
Rachel Hutchisson
Director of Marketing Programs and Events
Blackbaud, Inc.
Charleston, SC
“Did a quick google to find some last minute fundraising letter tips and ended up buying one of your bundles to share with my staff. Also booked marked your blog — I love, love common sense fundraising.”
Marcie Wagner Wolterstorff
ML Wagner Fundraising Group
Edina, MN
“I want to thank you for your website, words of wisdom and advice. I’m a really big fan.”
Leletha L. Marshall, Int. Executive Director
Doctors Community Hospital Foundation
Lanham, MD
“I enjoyed your seminar so much…one day later we have already increase the number of people that will be at our next meeting, as well as more businesses coming on board to add to our fund raising.
We have incredible things going on, and now adding what we have learned from your seminar has just motivated us even more.
Thank you so much for the gift you have given to us.”
Tami Clark
Oakland, ME
“I’m personally involved in fundraising activities here in Elkhart County, Indiana and am getting ready to take my activities nationwide over the next few years. Marc’s wisdom and advice over the years has been very helpful in my development as a fundraiser. As a matter of fact, I have taken a local fundraiser over the last four years from $9,000 to $14,000 to $20,000 to $26,000 and I anticipate this years event to top $32,000 by ‘asking without fear’! I also introduced a brand new fundraising idea to a local chapter of a worldwide organization in March and when the fundraiser was over in May we had raised over $27,000. here in Goshen, IN. We will be taking this event to fifteen of their chapters in 2009 and anticipate raising over a half million dollars.
“I’m not bragging ! I’m telling you facts that as a result of Marc Pitman’s advice over the last several years and Ask Without Fear in particular, I have been able to assist not-for-profit organizations raise money”
John Huber
Goshen, IN
“‘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,
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 [Ask Without Fear!] 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
“I am a former professional fundraiser…I have to say that Marc A. Pittman is a great person to inspire those who are thinking of asking, but may need that extra push. He has a website and blog with great easy to understand tips that appeal to both the volunteer and to the professional fundaiser. He is funny and has a natural ‘horse sense’ (people sense?) when it comes to interpersonal skills. Quite frankly: if you want to learn to ask, this is the guy to learn it from!”
Abigail Beal
Copywriter
“I want you to know that your blog, emails, and Ask Without Fear! radio show have all been very inspirational to me over the past few months. Thank you for taking the time to share your guidance with such authenticity and care.”
Margaret Reynolds
Major Gift Officer
Rutgers University Foundation
“I own his book, and have recommended it to many friends and charities with which I am involved. I consider it a ‘must read’ for anyone with grassroots causes up to high level board members.”
Anne Jolly
Director, Parish Life Ministries
Christ Church, Greenville, SC
“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!”
C.J. Hayden
Author, Get Clients Now! and Get Hired Now!
Wings Business Coaching LLC
San Francisco, CA
“Marc clearly has a passion for fund raising. As an instructor to non-profit organizations, Marc brings his years of experience, depth of knowledge, fun and passion to his role. He breaks down fund raising barriers for organizations, provides concrete tools and above all encourages clients to have fun.”
Rob Hatch
Executive Director
Child Health Center
Norway, ME
“Marc Pitman is knowledgeable in his field and committed to client success. He is ethical and represents the field of fundraising from a place of high integrity. I would recommend him as a coach, speaker and fundraising leader.”
Freddie Ray
Motivation Coaching, Inc.
Tampa, FL
“Marc was my Executive Coach while station manager for a non-profit organization. The station was going through transitions and Marc really offered sound advice, provoked me to think, and offered clarity in understanding several issues I was wrestling with bringing to a resolution. Marc’s services are highly recommended for any executive who needs a trusted advisor to help them get to the next level in their leadership abilities.”
Mark Tordoff
Marketing Manager
Ecora Software
Portsmouth, NH
“What I appreciate about Marc Pitman is his ability to connect the dots. I’ve always believed we could learn a lot from our for-profit cousins, that some creative borrowing from the marketplace could serve us well. Marc excels at taking widely acknowledged ideas from the marketplace (Seth Godin”s customer evangelist opus springs to mind), and–with a bit of tweaking–making the concepts applicable to not-for-profit. Not just saying they’re applicable, but showing how, turning broad models into concrete, bite-size action steps.”
Joel Preston
Vice President, Major Gifts
March of Dimes
Berkeley, CA
“Thanks so much for all you are sharing with me! I am actually enjoying learning about fundraising! I didn’t think that was possible.”
Cami Foerster
Chairperson of the Board of Directors,
The Boston Project Ministries
Dorchester, MA
“I enjoy your advice because it’s practical, common-sense with humor! Keep up the good work.”
Patricia Cettin
Executive Director,
TASK (Taking Action for Special Kids)
Tazewell, VA
“This is great stuff. Your blog is my homepage and I read it several times every day. Please keep up the good work. We need you!”
Jason W. Miller
Jamestown College
Jamestown, ND
“Marc is a fireball. So much fire and brilliance in his fingertips. He wants to bring that out in others and he’s not going to stop until he sees it.”
Lyn Christian, PMP
CFCC Innovation Director,
Franklin Covey Coaching
Salt Lake City, UT
“MagnetGoals has helped me get a lot done. It serves as a reminder for me as to which tasks need work. It also provides motivation for me in that I can watch my progress and I know that if I work harder, then my completion percentage will go higher. Thanks for the gift Marc!”
Roel Sanchez, Owner
Diversity Educational Center
Arcadia, CA
“With the Arts Council, I am about to embark on an email fundraising campaign to build the program and a strong sponsorship base. I have found your information extremely valuable and applicable to any business. I look forward to the audio program.”
Ed Breed
Arts Council Napa Valley
Napa, CA
“Thanks for your e-newsletters. You’re doing a great job keeping us all on track.”
Melissa Burtless
Director of Development
Sarasota Opera
Sarasota, FL
“Hey Marc, your blogs are simply awesome. It gives me the confidence that fundraising is well within our hands!!”
Srivyal Vuyyuri
Sphoorti Foundation
Hyderabad, India
“Marc, really appreciated your presentation Fri. I’ve been at this for 29 years & can spot someone like you who is both versatile and entrepreneurial!”
Preston Hadley, CFRE, President
DOMINION CAMPAIGN COUNSEL
New Hope, VA
“Your enewsletter and blog are excellent. Actually more than your content, it’s your style and approach…Humor, personable, practical, authentic. You model what you preach. Feel like I know you, or will… Finally, most of all - I found the 3 or 4 part audio interview you posted on your website just great - of all the fundraising guides and resources out there, I find myself returning most to that.”
Mitch Teplitsky
Producer/director SOY ANDINA: a quest for roots and dance in Peru
New York, NY
“Marc - I am the president of an Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter in West Texas…I really enjoy your coaching. It is very inspiring.”
Wade Kelley, CEO
Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale
Midland, TX
“I’ve been receiving your e-zines for about a year now and they’re great.”
Shannon Sayer
Leadership Gifts
Harvard Law School Alumni Center
Cambridge, MA
“R.E.A.L. has helped me tremendously! I think the title sounds great and the simple guide provides concrete steps to follow. I have enjoyed and benefited from your support!”
Irene McGee
Helping Hands Home Care, Inc.
Ordway, CO
“Thank you very much for the e-course. It was very practical and filled with tips that I could use even though I am not directly involved in fundraising…
“When I came across your web site and e-zine I signed up since fundraising is a topic I hear about a lot these days and do not know much about. I must say that your e-course has been very useful since it gives tips that can be used on a day-to-day basis in a not-for-profit environment even when fundraising is not always the goal of my e-mail communications…
“Thanks once again for the information. From your web site and from the recorded interview (with Step by Step Fundraising), I got the impression that you very much enjoy the work you are doing.”
Annie S. Wesley Ph.D.
The Micronutrient Initiative
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
“Hi Marc: I really like your “Extreme Fundraising” site and read it every day via Google Reader. Thanks for your help.”
Jennifer George
Director of Donor Relations
USC Libraries
Los Angeles, CA
“I’m fairly new to the fundraising arena, so this course was very helpful. I plan to take it to the other board members at our next meeting. I’ve applied the ‘KISS’ principle many times so related easily to this concept. Thanks for your help.”
Tina Lucas
Humane Society of Williamson County
Leander, TX
“Marc Pitman is a creative, energetic possibility thinker. He thrives on connecting people through their interests, talents and stewardship. Marc is an encourager to all who know and work with him.”
Robert E. Grinnell
VP for Development,
Gordon College
Wenham, MA
“You are easy to work with…organized, and knowledgeable in fundraising.”
Win Brown
former VP for Development,
Sisters of Charity Health Care System
Lewiston, ME
“THANK YOU! I am absolutely thrilled. Just talking it out made me realize what I really want and nudged me to ‘go for it.’ If that was coaching, then you are brilliant! Feel free to quote me on your website, as well as include me in your success record.”
Evelyn Ramirez-Schultz
Director of Special Events,
Para Los Ninos
Los Angeles, CA
“Hi Marc! Your e-class on ‘Fundraising 101′ was excellent! I do not have experience in the development field and wanted some basic background in fundraising. You made this class fun and interesting. Also, the convenience of a taped class that I could pause and resume made a huge difference in how much information I was able to take down on notes.
“I’ve already passed along several ‘tidbits’ of information to my colleagues. I would highly recommend this class to anyone!”
Sharon Schuler
Seminary Relations
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, MN