by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 25, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
As fundraisers, we know we are most effective at our job when we’re talking to prospects one-on-one. Isn’t it amazing how seldom we do it? I’ve been doing this for years but I’m still amazed at how easily we get caught up in writing case...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Events, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Have you heard about Twestival? In one day last February, people all over the globe used Twitter to organize fundraising events that raised $250,000 for charity:water. Well it’s back! This time it’s Twestival Local. Hundreds of teams around the world will...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 28, 2009 | Fundraising Secrets, Samples & Tools
Fundraisers are some of the best people in the world. People committed enough to a cause to ask others to invest in it. They’re good with people, great at networking with donors, and quite resourceful. Except when it comes to professional development. I’ve...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 14, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Objections
If you’re going to ask people for money, you’ve got to learn to love objections. Or at least be comfortable with them! Working on a session for the APRA conference in Boston, I’m relearning how fun objections can be. Seriously, if there were no...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 11, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I’m thrilled with the increase in Twitter usage I’m seeing! More and more people are checking it out. Here’s a tip: feel free to reply to other people’s tweets. If people are using Twitter, they know their comments are public. If they wanted to...
