by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 20, 2008 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I read an interesting post on the Chronicle of Philanthropy about the Google for Nonprofits portal. Looks like things many of us are already using, or ought to be using, to promote our organizations. (Granted, it’s probably a bit odd to have a “Google...
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...
