by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 27, 2012 | 3. Ask, Board Members
A few weeks ago I sent a version of this to my Fundraising Kick subscribers. But I’m seeing someting that will seriously impair your fundraising so I wanted to share it with you too. Fundraisers: Stop the political vitriol! If we live in a democracy, we need to...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 20, 2012 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)
I am fond of saying that “fundraising is an extreme sport.” Like great athletes, fundraisers need to focus on the basics. At Blog World Expo last November I got to do a live interview with Susan McLennan about those basics, treating people with respect,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 2, 2012 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
Happy Groundhog Day! It’s become my Groundhog Day tradition to repost my 2008 post: Fundraising Secret #11: Don’t Be A Ned. Enjoy! (And don’t be a Ned!) Fundraising Secret #11: Don’t be a Ned Click on the image to watch the clip. Does this...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 30, 2012 | 3. Ask
The first month of the year is gone! Now is a great time to review your goals. (I have blogged about goal setting here.) As you review your goals, you may find your behind on some. Creating a road map will help jump start those goals. To create a goals road map follow...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 18, 2012 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)
[Warning: Rant in progress] In my book Ask Without Fear!, I encourage fundraisers to PYITS–put yourself in their shoes. Thinking like the donor or prospect can save you lots of embarrassment in the process of asking for money. But never forget: you are not your...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 15, 2012 | 3. Ask
In the United States we’re honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m sure many people will be posting about the “I have a dream” speech. I get so inspired reading his speech. We in the nonprofit world sure know about dreams! We see the...
