by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 4, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
Have you tried to buy a box of Cheez-Its in the supermarket lately? It’s intimidating! There are more than 10 different kinds of Cheez-Its! Some of the varieties include: Original Reduced Fat White Cheddar Big Cheez-Its Cheesy Sour Cream and Onion Parmesan and...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 30, 2004 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
I love living in a democracy like the United States. But we were getting so many political fundraising letters, phone calls, and emails as Election Day drew near that I was seriously contemplating the benefits of monarchy! I’ve never liked political fundraising...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 16, 2004 | Fundraising Myths
We all know the number one reason people don’t give money is that they’re not asked. So the simple act of asking, no matter how badly, will significantly increase your odds of getting a gift. Having said that, it sure helps to ask in language the donor can understand....
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 2, 2004 | Fundraising Myths
This past weekend, a dear friend of the family moved out of her house and into senior housing. We had one day to get everything out of the house but her new apartment was full long before the house was empty. It felt like we were on the TV show “Clean...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 19, 2004 | 1. Research, Fundraising Myths
Regular readers of Extreme Fundraising will know that we’ve invested most of the year in exploring how our innate talents and abilities affect the way we ask people for money. I’m encouraged that many of you have experienced “ah-ha” moments as you’ve begun to...
