by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 17, 2008 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Odd
Another episode of Oprah’s Big Give. I’ve watched all three episodes in three different ways: via recording on my DVR on TV like I did in the 1990’s 😉 on abc.com! Who knew TV shows could be so adaptable to technology? This week’s program...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 13, 2008 | Job Opportunity
From time-to-time, I learn of job opportunities. Here’s one in a cool city here in Maine: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY The Bangor Humane Society (BHS), founded in 1869, is the oldest and largest animal care & adoption facility in the State of...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 11, 2008 | 3. Ask, Objections
I originally wanted to call this fundraising secret: Don’t be a jerk—business people often don’t have liquid assets. That seems to get the message across more bluntly. I’m amazed at how poorly we treat business owners. Especially sole-proprietors. We...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 10, 2008 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
Catching up on my blogs today, I came across an interesting rant from Hildy on Direct Mail Fundraising is Junk Mail. Here’s a taste: Have our organizations ever spent as much time trying to engage the people who come through our doors as we spend trying to...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 9, 2008 | Odd, Samples & Tools
Last week, I blogged about what I like about Oprah’s show “The Big Give” and about my concerns. I still like it. I loved the way the guys teamed up for the Denver orphanage. The shock and gratitude on the directors face moved me to tears. Another...
