by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2006 | 3. Ask, Samples & Tools, Stories
In my decade or so of doing fundraising, I don’t ever remember having a community member tell me they really liked a fundraising letter I sent them. This summer it happened! Someone at the gym I go to told me how much they enjoyed the letter they’d just...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 22, 2006 | 3. Ask, Book Review
We’ve spent the last few issues of Extreme Fundraising looking at the importance of story. While reading Jeffrey Fox’s “How to Become a Rainmaker” I recently read a question that will help you tell your story. Right at the beginning of the book...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 22, 2006 | Stories
A few weeks back, a reader asked me for examples of organizations that told their stories well. I drew a blank. Do you know of any groups that you think are telling their story well? Let me know by making a comment to this blog post. One group that is incredibly...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 18, 2006 | Job Opportunity
Here’s another great looking job opportunity that’s come across my desk: Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Senior Development Officer (Major Gifts) Hyannis, MA Summer 2006 NATIONAL SEARCH Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (CCHF) is seeking a talented, senior...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 14, 2006 | Education Opportunities
WOW! I’m excited about the enthusiasm you’re expressing for this upcoming course!! Thank you all for the quick response to my Fundraising Master Mind survey. Unfortunately, I wasn’t clear on the first question. I’m trying to see what course you...
