by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 30, 2015 | 3. Ask
Each week, I send out a coaching email to nonprofit CEOs, Executive Directors, and leaders. These Fundraising Kicks are quick emails designed to help them get out from behind their desk and in front of donors. Often they have scripts or task lists. Sometimes they...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 23, 2015 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Events, Specials
If you raise money for a hospital, or are thinking of moving into that career, you need to register for the The Hospital Fundraising Summit. It’s coming April 6 – 12 and gathering 48 of us, giving over 70 sessions! The schedule for The Hospital Fundraising...
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by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 10, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Events, Fundraising Secrets, Question Marc?
Dear Marc, Help!! My board wants to do ANOTHER fundraising event! We’re already doing 10 events a year. How can I tell them we don’t have the resources to do another one? Stressed in San Diego My Answer Dear Stressed, Oh no! I definitely feel your pain! I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 2, 2015 | 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Samples & Tools
The February Nonprofit Blog Carnival generated some interesting comments but not many blog posts. The call for posts was for creative ways to celebrate you cause. We seem to be a creative bunch…Many people said they loved this topic. But there weren’t any...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 9, 2015 | 3. Ask
A couple weeks ago, I asked subscribers to the Ask Without Fear! email newsletter, “What is stopping you?” I’ve received over 100 responses from nonprofit leaders, fundraising staff, and board members! I’m still sorting through all of them, but...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 7, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Internet & Social Media
Invest #50ShadesofGreen to help end abuse Let’s turn the multi-million corporate ad budget for 50 Shades of Grey on its head. My wife and I saw our friend JoAnne Hankey suggest people not see the movie but give the money they would’ve spent to a...
