by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 1, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
————————————————– I. Fundraising Follies: Flying Solo II. Resource Spotlight: Launchcast Radio III. Creating Donor Evangelists Audio Program...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 15, 2005 | Fundraising Myths
I love the emails I’ve gotten from development professionals sharing some of their follies. Here are a couple involving direct mail: “Well, now I remember a time when I used the word ‘erotic’ when I meant ‘erratic.’ Luckily not in a situation when it could do any...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 1, 2005 | Education Opportunities
The next seminar in my Fundraising Institute is Keep the Plates Spinning: Time Management and Goal Setting in a Small Office. Time management and goal setting is one of my favorite topics! You’ll leave with some elegantly simple tools to help you decide what to focus...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 1, 2005 | Fundraising Myths
There are dozens of personality trait assessments on the market. I highly recommend you check out some form of the D-I-S-C version. It’s simple, easy to learn, easy to remember, and incredibly helpful in dealing with people—donors, staff, even family. My favorite...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 1, 2005 | Fundraising Myths
Today’s fundraising mistake could have happened to any of us. My thanks to Stephen Nill, founder and CEO of CharityChannel.com for submitting it: I was meeting with an elderly lady, 89 years old, who had around 20 cats in her home and around her property. She was...
