by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 2, 2008 | Education Opportunities, Odd
Just read a news brief from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s daily entitled Small Colleges Say Board Members Have Been Poor Fund Raisers. In the article, Wesley Wilmer is quoted as saying: “If college presidents and development staffs are unhappy with board...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 25, 2008 | Education Opportunities, Odd
On LinkedIn.com, I asked what people think of “Oprah’s ‘The Big Give'” now that it’s been on for a month. Little did I know how deeply emotional the responses would be! Most people answering are hostile to reality tv, the premise of the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 3, 2008 | Education Opportunities, Odd
I just watched the premier of The Big Give. (Thank God for a DVR! 🙂 ) I really liked it. I was really touched by the examples of people bringing community together. Like the woman who’s husband was shot. Wow. They all pulled together. And the balloons. How cool...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 21, 2008 | 2. Engage, Donor Evangelists, Education Opportunities
I’m having quite a week! Tuesday, I was invited to train the super-elite fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity International in Atlanta. I’ve been a fan of Habitat for years. And what a terrific group of development people they have! Now I’m at the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 5, 2008 | Education Opportunities
Since more people are asking about coaching, I’ve updated my Fundraising Coaching Services page at Fundraisingcoach.com. Let me know if I can be of service!
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 28, 2007 | 4. Love (Stewardship), Education Opportunities
Just made a reservation for the New England Association of Healthcare Philanthropy 2008 Conference at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. The call to the Marriott reservations person was friendly. He knew of the conference discount. He not only asked if I was a...
