by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 10, 2012 | 3. Ask, Stories
We fundraisers are a fascinating group of talented individuals. But this year, I’m seeing many of us talk ourselves out of asking for money, even when the donors have told us they’ll give! I guess it should make sense: successful fundraisers need to be...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 9, 2012 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Samples & Tools
As the one-person development office at a rural hospital, my CEO kept asking me: “Why are we going back to the same people? When are you going to find new people?” He wasn’t impressed by all the statistical and logical answers about donor retention...
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...
