by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 21, 2008 | 4. Love (Stewardship)
As you all know, I’m a big believer in actually asking donors what they think rather than trying to read their mind. So yesterday I posted this question on LinkedIn.com: As a donor to charity, what do we nonprofits do that REALLY annoys the tar out of you? What...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 19, 2008 | 2. Engage, Odd
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Prospecting blog has an interesting post about a new planned giving tool. Apparently, it’s a CD that donors can play to see the benefits of making a planned gifts and a charity can customize it to be the “charity of...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 16, 2008 | 3. Ask
I just saw a very interest ad by the Ad Council. It was about the things that “almost” happened because people “almost” gave! Check out the ads at: Don’t Almost Give. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: “No one could make a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 13, 2008 | 4. Love (Stewardship), Ask Without Fear! products
Last night, I held a free Ask Without Fear! fundraising seminar to a standing room only crowd at the local library. It’s always a rush to speak to a standing room only group. And these were mainly “normal people”–board members and volunteers. I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 9, 2008 | 2. Engage, Donor Evangelists, Stories
Anyone that’s attended any of my fundraising seminars knows I’m a big fan of storytelling. The NY Times offers a great article called 5 Tips for Telling Better Stories. In short, they are: Keep it simple Openings and closings are very important Be mindful...
