by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 3, 2008 | 4. Love (Stewardship)
I just signed three thank you notes that have given me more joy than any I’ve had the privilege to sign: one to each of my kids ages 8, 6, and 3. On Father’s Day, they gave my breakfast in bed. They also each gave 25 cents to the Foundation. They knew I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 1, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products, Internet & Social Media
I had a wonderful conversation with Don Philabaum, President & CEO of Internet Strategies Group. Among the things we discussed were: Why most nonprofit online communities fail when Facebook and YouTube succeed; Why most of your nonprofits alumni, members, or...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 1, 2008 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
I just got an email from a person I didn't know telling me about a firm I didn't ask about. It felt like spam. Here's my response: Hi [marketer's name], I'm not sure how we connected. This feels a bit unsolicited to me. For what it's worth: I love that you...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 30, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products
I’m pleased to announce that Don Philabaum founder of www.internetstrategiesgroup.com and author of numerous books is my guest Tuesday on the Ask Without Fear Radio Show! Join us as we talk about nonprofits, technology, and relationships. Click on...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 27, 2008 | 3. Ask, Odd
I had fun today creating a parody of a sales letter for fundraising consulting. You can see it at www.GuiltFreeFundraising.com. It’s loosely based on the calls I’ve gotten from people over the last 10 years asking me to do their fundraising for them....
