by Marc A. Pitman | May 21, 2019 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Stories
During my time as a leadership and fundraising coach, I've helped thousands of nonprofit leaders clarify their fundraising stories. Nearly all make the same mistake: they forget the audience - the donors. Take hospitals for instance. Have you ever asked hospital...
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by Marc A. Pitman | May 10, 2019 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
QUESTION: What should I do when I call potential donors but only reach their voicemail? Should I leave a message? If yes, whats a good "script." MY ANSWER: Great question. Years ago, the norm was to not leave a voicemail the first couple times. Only maybe on the third...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 23, 2019 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
.One of the hardest stages of asking for money is getting the appointment. The good news is that getting the appointment is mostly about consistency and polite persistence. But hardwiring plays a role too. In my Quadrant 3 Leadership training, I show participants how...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 9, 2019 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
Nonprofits love sending email. It doesn't take all the printing time of direct mail. And it costs less. But what if your emails aren't getting to your list? In the last few weeks, Google and Yahoo have tweaked their algorithms - the systems they use to determine if...
by Sanetra Richards | Jan 31, 2019 | 3. Ask
Whether your nonprofit seeks to expand its outreach, embark on a new project, or maintain the good work that you’re already doing, you need the significant support of major donors. Major donors make the largest contributions that your organization receives, so your...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 21, 2018 | 3. Ask
Year-end is a huge time for nonprofit's fundraising. There's a debate if the spike in giving is because we ask so much more frequently at this time of year or if it's because people are more generous because of the mix of public and religious holidays combined with...
