by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 15, 2005 | Ask Without Fear! products
I’m in the l-o-n-g and slow process of writing a very practical guide on asking for money. And I could use your help. My goal is to focus almost exclusively on how to make a face-to-face major gift soliciation. And to keep the book small enough for board members...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 9, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths, Job Opportunity
I. FUNDRAISING FOLLIES: Unclear Terms II. RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: Executive Director Opening I. FUNDRAISING FOLLIES: Unclear Terms The Inland Foundation just received a $400,000 matching challenge grant to help us complete our current $1.1 million campaign. I was thrilled...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 20, 2005 | Job Opportunity
Campaign Officer Opening This opening has come across my desk. If I weren’t so happily employed I’d seriously look at it. It sounds like fun! If you’re interested in learning more, or know someone that may be, just send an to Andrew Wheeler at his...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 20, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
entitlement n : right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) [Written Wednesday, July 20, 2005] Yet again it’s time for Maine Public Broadcasting to do it’s pledge drive. Rather than the normal NPR news programs, now much of the time...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 18, 2005 | Education Opportunities, Samples & Tools
I’ve been a big fan of goal setting and planning. It’s great to get a chance to lift our head out of the day-to-day drudgery and remember why we do what we do. When I wanted to combine the power of planning and the beauty of simplicity, I created my own...
