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5 Fundraising Basics to Commit to This Fall

5 Fundraising Basics to Commit to This Fall

by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 19, 2026 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Fundraising Secrets

Committing to the Fundraising Basics This Fall? Start With These Five Rising costs, teams stretched thin, donors taking longer to decide, and boards wanting certainty. In a season like this, the best fundraising advice is the oldest: commit to the basics. That’s easy...
Fundraising Basics: Why Boring Is When It Works

Fundraising Basics: Why Boring Is When It Works

by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 25, 2026 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)

The Brewer Wasn’t Doing Anything New I brew beer in my garage. When a local brewery invited our home brew club to come watch a brew day, I was among the first to respond. Many of the people in our club are award-winning home brewers. We all know the process....
Fundraising Coach Blog | Top 3 Global Fundraising Resource

Fundraising Coach Blog | Top 3 Global Fundraising Resource

by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 1, 2026 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets

FundraisingCoach.com Just Ranked #3 on FeedSpot’s Top 100 Fundraising Blogs I was honored to find out that FeedSpot ranked FundraisingCoach.com the #3 fundraising blog in the world, out of 100. I’ll be honest — I may have done a happy dance. It’s not...
When Uncertainty Hits: Getting Back to Fundraising Basics

When Uncertainty Hits: Getting Back to Fundraising Basics

by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 22, 2025 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets

Last week during our monthly Nonprofit Academy call, I found myself in a conversation that felt both familiar and frustrating. The topic? How tariffs and rescissions are creating confusion among donors and nonprofit boards—and making fundraising feel nearly...
4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Jan 17, 2025 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Guest Posts

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether you’re raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these...
The Role of Impact Data in Nonprofit Fundraising Appeals

The Role of Impact Data in Nonprofit Fundraising Appeals

by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Jan 12, 2025 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Guest Posts

Did you know that total giving declined by 2.1% when adjusted for inflation in 2023? To win over new donors and retain current supporters, nonprofits must fully engage their stakeholders and prove why their causes are worth supporting. Small tweaks to your fundraising...
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