by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 30, 2012 | 3. Ask
The first month of the year is gone! Now is a great time to review your goals. (I have blogged about goal setting here.) As you review your goals, you may find your behind on some. Creating a road map will help jump start those goals. To create a goals road map follow...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 25, 2012 | Specials
I’m thrilled to be participating in the Nonprofit Goodies Giveaway! 10 of us have gotten together to offer: 5 free ebooks including the Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising and my own Ask Without Fear!, 2 free workbooks, 2 free trainings, and one free Donor...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 18, 2012 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)
[Warning: Rant in progress] In my book Ask Without Fear!, I encourage fundraisers to PYITS–put yourself in their shoes. Thinking like the donor or prospect can save you lots of embarrassment in the process of asking for money. But never forget: you are not your...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 15, 2012 | 3. Ask
In the United States we’re honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m sure many people will be posting about the “I have a dream” speech. I get so inspired reading his speech. We in the nonprofit world sure know about dreams! We see the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 13, 2012 | Job Opportunity
I often have people tell me about job openings. But now I get to share one! I’m working on a capital campaign in Lebanon, NH at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital. And APD is looking to hire a campaign assistant. The position is part-time and Raisers Edge...