by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 3, 2015 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Book Review
It’s August. If you’re like many nonprofit leaders, this is the month of the last minute scramble to get out of the office and grab some vacation. As you’re looking to go, consider taking a book with you. And since you’re a nonprofit leader,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 11, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members
When people join a nonprofit or start one, they typically think they’re going to get to do the “mission” – feeding kids, promoting art, conserving land, caring for the elderly, protecting animals. They rarely think about the funding. (Oddly,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 8, 2015 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts, Internet & Social Media
Today I am pleased to introduce you to Tithe.ly and Dean Sweetman. Many of you know, I’ve pastored a church for years. We were early adopters of online giving because I knew people should be able to give when they were doing bills at home if they wanted. I wish...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 29, 2015 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Objections
In his recent post, Jeff Brooks agreed with my “Donor Fatigue” video. And he went a step further. Like a newly minted Paul Harvey, he tells “the rest of the story.” Fundraiser Fatigue I love his concept of “fundraiser fatigue”! He says that we get tired of...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 12, 2015 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
Today I wore a t-shirt…to make a point! As a nonprofit leader, it’s so easy to be “on” all the time. Especially if you live in a small town. I used to spend more time than I’d like to admit wondering if I should get back into...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 4, 2015 | 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Objections
“Why can’t you tell us where you spent the money and what your expenses were? You obviously have that information. Why can’t the public see it?” – NPR’s Laura Sullivan to Red Cross’ David Meltzer Last night, I was shocked and spellbound...
