by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 12, 2013 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media
I love helping nonprofits communicate their story more clearly. Last week, the tweets from the “Great Super Bowl Blackout” provided a great object lesson in how to harness social media platforms like Twitter for getting attention. Even for getting free media coverage....
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 5, 2013 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Education Opportunities, Events
I love speaking to groups, helping people get excited about fundraising, and helping groups communicate more effectively. My team is looking at expanding the number of trainings I do. Every month we have people asking to attend a public session near them. If you’re...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 1, 2013 | 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)
I am honored to have FundraisingCoach.com host February’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival! Last month the Carnival looked at Your Big Dream for 2013. This month, we’re asking: how do you keep donors engaged for a second gift? According to studies in the USA, the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 29, 2013 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Personal Leadership
Last week, I mentioned the new report by CompassPoint called UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising that is getting lots of press. Two of the findings the press and bloggers are reporting on are: more than half of all fundraisers...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 25, 2013 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
Wednesday, I had the opportunity to join over 375 people to hear Seth Godin speak at MIT. He was sharing ideas from his new books The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? and V Is for Vulnerable: Life Outside the Comfort Zone. After he spoke, he invited six of us...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 24, 2013 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members
A new report by CompassPoint called UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising is getting lots of press. Two of the most sensational headlines are that: more than half of all fundraisers want to leave their job, some even the entire...
