by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 15, 2008 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
Most of my nonprofit executive coaching clients are surprised that so much of my “Ask Without Fear!” fundraising training is based on listening. I guess most of us fall into the trap of thinking that all we need to do is memorize a great schpeal, give it,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 11, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products
I wrote Ask Without Fear! for “normal” people, not professional fundraisers like me. So I was thrilled to get this comment in an email yesterday: “…My mom is almost done reading [Ask Without Fear!] and has nothing but amazing things to say...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 11, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products
Chad Norman did a fun interview with me on Ask Without Fear!. You can hear the entire podcast, espisode #8, at: http://www.blackbaud.com/company/resources/podcasts/thebaudcast.aspx.
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 3, 2008 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
One of my biggest frustrations is getting a passionate email appeal, clearly stating a need, but not telling me what to do to fix it. Do you want me to give money? Send a letter to the editor? But it’s worse to get an email asking for a donation without a link...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 2, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products
I wanted to remind you that Jeff Brooks, the author of the amazing Donor Power Blog, is tomorrow’s guest on the Ask Without Fear radio show! Join us to hear: the difference between writing for direct mail and writing for the web thoughts on fundraising via...
