by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 7, 2021 | 3. Ask, Objections
One of the biggest mistakes I see with major gift solicitations is incredibly easy to fix. If you’ve ever made an appointment for a major gift ask, you’ve probably felt the stress of “getting it wrong.” The worry that you might offend the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 24, 2021 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
This issue of the weekly Fundraising Kick seems to have come at the perfect time for subscribers. So I’m sharing it here as well. Fundraising Kick coaching emails are written for busy nonprofit CEOs and my private coaching clients. The goal is to remind people...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 20, 2021 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Personal Leadership
Money does weird things to us, doesn’t it? A lack of money leads nonprofits to a growing desperation. A feeling they “need” every donor. Anyone who’ll give them money. Including bullies. But sometimes, the problem isn’t hearing...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 18, 2021 | 3. Ask, Question Marc?
One of the scariest things about fundraising is the fear that you’ll ruin relationships. One of the most common questions I get as a fundraising coach is “Should I send this appeal to people I hangout with?” Last week, an accomplished nonprofit...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | May 13, 2021 | 3. Ask, Events
In today’s fundraising landscape, the importance of mobile platforms cannot be overstated. Researchers estimate that by 2025, almost 75% of internet users worldwide will only use their smartphones to access the internet. That represents an astonishing shift to heavy...
by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | May 7, 2021 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media
Do you doubt the power of your, and your nonprofit’s, social media presence to be a powerful tool for connecting with supporters? Maybe you’ve maintained your brand across profiles and networks, regularly posted, and even used advertisements to reach new audiences....
