by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 5, 2006 | 4. Love (Stewardship), Stories
I started pastoring VCW after a decade of fundraising. I love pastoring and teaching on financial stewardship but I’ve been intrigued with the donor stewardship issues. We once got a $5000 check–HUGE for our small, central Maine congregation. As a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 28, 2006 | 3. Ask, Book Review
I don’t talk much about the use of the telephone. I guess I’ve been scarred by too many phonathons. But the phone is an incredibly important tool in the R.E.A.L. process of asking for money. Especially in getting a solicitation visit. In his terrific book...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 27, 2006 | Odd
I’m sure you’ve been wondering what to get your favorite fundraiser. Check out the Fundraising Coach store at http://www.cafepress.com/frcoach. It’s the home of “fundraising is an extreme sport” gear! 😉
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 27, 2006 | Odd
A fundraisier stood at the heavenly gate, His face was scarred and old. He stood before the man of fate For admission to the fold. “What have you done,” Saint Peter said, “To gain admission here?” “I’ve been a fundraiser, sir,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 27, 2006 | Samples & Tools
Check out this article in the Boston Globe. Is there a way your nonprofit could adapt the cause-focused “leadership council” idea to advance your donor-centered fundraising?
