by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 11, 2007 | 3. Ask
Wow. Strong message, isn’t it? As a rule, I tend to favor boldness. But I’m not sure what the point of this message is. Is it to guilt people into giving to kids too? Is it a sophisticated (and costly) way to throw a tantrum and say, “It’s not...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 2, 2007 | 3. Ask, Samples & Tools
It’s a new year! Do you have a plan for making this your best year yet? In today’s issue, Nick Fellers from ForImpact.org share’s a powerful way to get it off to a great start 100 Day Blitz by Nick Fellers When I’m working with an organization...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 6, 2006 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
Here’s a follow up to my Dialing for Donor (visits) post: Don’t be the first to hang up the phone at the end of the call. It just happened to me yesterday. I chatted for close to a half hour with a friend I hadn’t connected with in over a year. When...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 6, 2006 | 1. Research, 3. Ask
I love feedback. I wouid probably constantly take surveys and assessments if I could. So I loved this idea from Katya’s Nonprofit Marketing Blog as shared by Jeff Brooks on his Donor Power Blog: “Be Your Donor” day. Read the post and then give it a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 28, 2006 | 3. Ask, Book Review
I don’t talk much about the use of the telephone. I guess I’ve been scarred by too many phonathons. But the phone is an incredibly important tool in the R.E.A.L. process of asking for money. Especially in getting a solicitation visit. In his terrific book...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 14, 2006 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Book Review
Here in the US, we’re about a week away from Thanksgiving. Have you mentally checked out of work or are you preparing for the biggest time of giving in the calendar year? Before you put your work on hold, consider implementing this tip from Jeffrey Fox’s...
