by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 12, 2010 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets
I can hear you already, “Ballroom dancing?! What does ballroom dancing have to do with fundraising?” First, as a life coach, I help people define success in all areas of their life, not just their jobs. So naturally, while you’re reading tips on this blog, I’m hoping...
by pamelagrow | Oct 5, 2010 | 1. Research, 3. Ask, Guest Posts
This week, I’m introducing you to Pamela Grow. If your board wants you trying for grants, read this post. Then head over to Pamela’s blog to sign up for her free 5-part course on successful foundation funding. “It does not happen all at once. There is no...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 28, 2010 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Samples & Tools
When we start our nonprofit, we seem obsessed with is buying stationery and business cards. I think we feel these somehow show that we’re a legitimate organization. Good quality stationery is nice and can be a benefit. You definitely should look professional, but...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 21, 2010 | 3. Ask
I asked Sandy Rees from GetFullyFunded.com to do this guest blog post. She wrote a great book on fundraising letters. If you haven’t thought of your year end appeal, read this post of her ideas & then create your strategy! And be sure to let us know in the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 3, 2010 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
What would you do if your nonprofit’s only web presence and online fundraising were in Facebook? I recently loaded Facebook but got this page. Apparently, Facebook was experiencing instability. While it still happens frequently with Twitter, this is rare in my...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 31, 2010 | 3. Ask
As a fundraiser, it’s so easy to get jaded. To think we’ve seen it all. But curiousity is one of the most important tools a fundraiser can have. It helps in every step of the “Get R.E.A.L.” fundraising process: Research: If you’re curious, you will not...
