by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 27, 2007 | 4. Love (Stewardship)
In reading the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s article on last year’s Record Giving Breaking, I came across this nugget: Officials at the California Community Foundation, in Los Angeles, were shocked when they received approximately $200-million from the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 26, 2007 | Samples & Tools
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is now offering a blog that compiles nonprofit related posts from other blogs. I’m please to see The Extreme Fundraising Blog listed on their blogroll (in the “Fundraising” category)! Check it out at:...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 23, 2007 | Ask Without Fear! products
Good evening!! My book “The R.E.A.L. Simple Guide to Asking for Money” continues to move along. And now at least one publisher is interested in publishing it! Here’s where I need your help. If you’ve been helped by the ideas I’ve shared,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 14, 2007 | 3. Ask, Education Opportunities, Objections, Samples & Tools, Stories
This past Monday, I had the honor of speaking to the enthusiastic members of the Georgia Independent School Association. They invited my in to speak on the three topics: importance of storytelling, how to ask for money, and how to handle objections. In this edition of...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 7, 2007 | Donor Evangelists
Check out this Creating Passionate Users blog post for some tips directly related to creating donor evangelists. I’m intrigued by the sticker concept.