by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 9, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
The year is coming to a close so it’s the season for “Top 10 Lists,” right? Here are the list of the top 10 most popular posts published here on FundraisingCoach.com in 2011. # 10. was actually a tie between both: 3 Easy Phone Tips and 3 Tips for...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 2, 2011 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
I love William Goldman’s classic The Princess Bride, and the movie of the same name. And as a dad, I’m proud that my kids can quote portions. (Not as much as me, but I’ve seen the movie a few dozen more times.) But did you know there are nonprofit...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 17, 2011 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media
On Tuesday, 501 Mission Place hosted our monthly “Office Hours” on Google Hangouts. We had a blast! I hosted it using the “Hangout with extras” so I was able to give the hangout a title (not creatively called “501 Mission Place November...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 8, 2011 | 2. Engage, Board Members, Events
Last night, I was asked for some tips to help my fellow board members with a fundraising dinner on Thursday. Fundraising events so often devolve into board members huddling together in tight groups of people they all ready know. But money is raised when board members...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 7, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media
If you’ve been waiting to join Google+ until your nonprofit or organization could have a presence on Google+? The wait is over. About 30 minutes ago, Google opened up Google+ Pages! I’ve scoured their introductory material and have found references to...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 28, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Book Review
I love it when people come out with practical, nuts-and-bolts books to help nonprofits. It’s even more fun when it’s with people I know! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy Rees and ask her about her new book Get Fully Funded. [affiliate...
