by Marc A. Pitman | May 25, 2010 | 3. Ask, Question Marc?
Not long ago, I received this great question: Q: As an E.D., what percentage of my time should be spent on fund raising? I am relatively new at this and want to balance my schedule. A: Interesting question. I’m tempted to say 100%. But there are so many...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 24, 2010 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Ask Without Fear! was listed on Amazon.com two years ago. Last week I asked for suggestions about songs that dealt with Research. Some of the answers were: “The Gambler” Kenny Rogers “Private Eyes are Watching...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 14, 2010 | 3. Ask
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Ask Without Fear! being on Amazon! Years ago, I crowd-sourced a fun “Soundtrack for the Alumni Director’s First Year. So to celebrate this milestone, I’d like to make an “Ask Without Fear!” soundtrack...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 16, 2010 | 3. Ask, Question Marc?
Q: Hi Marc! 🙂 You seem to know much about fundraising…any great ideas on a fundraiser for Cub Scouts…we need to raise $1500 for a new pinewood derby track…however the pack is in an area that the people don’t have tons of money…HELP! I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 27, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
Wondering how to increase your fundraising effectiveness in 2010? Here’s an idea: increasing your personal giving…to other organizations (not your own). Go check out Jeff Brook’s blog post “Fundraisers who don’t give don’t get...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 8, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Question Marc?
I was talking to a friend last week about her fundraising efforts. She was having second thoughts about a mailing that was going to business leaders she knew and respected. I’d rarely heard her confidence this shaken. As we started discussing the letter, I asked...
