by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 28, 2011 | Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
This week, I’m honored to introduce you to Debra Askanase. Debra Askanase is the founder and engagement strategist at Community Organizer 2.0, which works with nonprofits and businesses to create engagement strategies that move people to action. She has impressed me...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 25, 2011 | 3. Ask
Let me tell you about a dream I had last night I wanted to get a burger at 5 Guys. I’ve never had one from there and a new 5 Guys had opened up in our city. When I went there, it was packed. The line wasn’t out the door, but it might as well have been. I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 23, 2011 | 4. Love (Stewardship)
I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of boards this year. And I’m devastated by how many board members have been telling me, “They’re just interested in my money” and “They don’t really care about the board; they just...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 16, 2011 | 3. Ask
I really like the book Go For No! [amazon affiliate link]. It helped change my perspective on getting a “no.” In this brief video, I tell you what I mean! In April, I interviewed Go For No! author Andrea Waltz as part of a special program for Fundraising...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 10, 2011 | 2. Engage
Cleaning my desk, I just found this “chew on this” card from our local homeless shelter. I must’ve received it 4-6 months ago. In that time, I’ve thrown out more pamphlets and brochures than I can count. But I kept this card. Maybe it was the...