by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 10, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
Here’s a video of my “Google+ for Nonprofits” session from BlogWorld Expo in Los Angeles last month. There were 2 sessions about Google+ there: Guy Kawasaki and Chris Brogan did one; I did the other. This was presented days before Google opened up...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 9, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
The year is coming to a close so it’s the season for “Top 10 Lists,” right? Here are the list of the top 10 most popular posts published here on FundraisingCoach.com in 2011. # 10. was actually a tie between both: 3 Easy Phone Tips and 3 Tips for...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 2, 2011 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
I love William Goldman’s classic The Princess Bride, and the movie of the same name. And as a dad, I’m proud that my kids can quote portions. (Not as much as me, but I’ve seen the movie a few dozen more times.) But did you know there are nonprofit...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 29, 2011 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters
December 1 is almost here. And many inexperienced fundraisers are getting ready to throw in the towel. It only seems natural: In December their donors’ schedules are full of holiday parties. In December, many of their donors will go to additional church...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 16, 2011 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media
I don’t normally share my messages to the Fundraising Kick folks here on my blog…but I am today. Here’s what I sent them this week. Two weeks ago, I got an email that got me thinking “why couldn’t nonprofits do that?” Here is the entire text of the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 7, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
If you’ve been waiting to join Google+ until your nonprofit or organization could have a presence on Google+? The wait is over. About 30 minutes ago, Google opened up Google+ Pages! I’ve scoured their introductory material and have found references to...
