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[Guest Post] 9 Shocking Stats that Should Convince Your Church to Start Using Mobile Giving Today

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...
Donor Fatigue – the rest of the story

Donor Fatigue – the rest of the story

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...
Are you stuck in “professional” mode?

Are you stuck in “professional” mode?

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...
The Red Cross and Glass Houses

The Red Cross and Glass Houses

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...
[Guest Post] Crowdfunding – Not the Hail Mary You Think

[Guest Post] Crowdfunding – Not the Hail Mary You Think

by Marc A. Pitman | May 22, 2015 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media

Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Dana Ostomel, the founder of Deposit a Gift.com. Deposit a Gift allows anyone – nonprofits, schools, or individuals – to raise money and even sell tickets to benefit events. I love that Dana’s...
Donor Fatigue is a myth

Donor Fatigue is a myth

by Marc A. Pitman | May 20, 2015 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters, Fundraising Myths

I firmly believe “donor fatigue” is a cop out, not a reality. In this quick video, I tell you why. And I give you a free tool to fix your next fundraising letter. For more on this, check out: The free fundraising letter email course at”...
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