by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 29, 2020 | 3. Ask
Today is the start of the last week of the fiscal year for many nonprofits. And one thing we know about fundraising: deadlines drive donations. Year after year, we've seen even arbitrary deadlines like galas or the end of the fiscal year generate fundraising bumps. Do...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 16, 2020 | 3. Ask
When we entered the pandemic lockdown here in the United States, nonprofits were rightly concerned about potentially plummeting donations. Those of us who'd been in fundraising through disasters and economic downturns, knew there'd be an initial spike in giving. But...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 19, 2020 | 3. Ask
The pandemic continues to change the way we've always done things. What if you're a board member who's stuck at home? How can you support your nonprofit's fundraising? 3 Ways to Help Your Nonprofit Fundraise in a Pandemic People are still being generous. They are...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 8, 2020 | 3. Ask, Donor Evangelists, Events
This week, international crowdfunding expert Anita Gallagher came to The Nonprofit Academy to teach us the latest trends on successful crowdfunding. The shift in messaging may surprise you. Appealing to the Head or Heart? For a long time, nonprofit fundraisers have...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 24, 2020 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Fundraising Myths
With more and more countries, states, and cities enforcing at-home isolation and the financial markets falling, fundraising is definitely harder. But of the worst things I kept hearing from clients was "We don't think this is the right time to ask for money." My...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 11, 2020 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Fundraising Secrets
The media is full of stories about how this Covid-19 coronavirus is impacting the economy. Gatherings are getting canceled. People are self-quarantining. And donors who are freaking out watching their investments shrink. Last month, I shared some ideas on fundraising...
