by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 8, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
In Fundraising Secret #41, I encouraged you to go rounding on your donors. Since then, I’ve been reminded how much time this takes! It’s not just the visit time, that time is wonderful. But it’s time to set up the visits and then, more importantly,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 4, 2009 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
All week, I’ve been sharing the answers I’ve been giving to questions I’ve been getting on how to effectively use Twitter. The first two were on what I use to tweet and how to find interesting people to follow. Today is the final installment: What...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 2, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
On Monday, I started the first of three posts I’m calling Twitter 101. That post focuses on programs I use to tweet. Today, I’ll answer the second question I’ve been getting: How do I find people to follow on Twitter? How do I find people to follow...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 31, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Recently, I’ve been asked how to use Twitter. I’ve already written on Twitter for Fundraising and Twitter for nonprofits. But these questions were much more “tactical,” how-to type questions so I thought I’d share with you what I’ve...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Events, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Have you heard about Twestival? In one day last February, people all over the globe used Twitter to organize fundraising events that raised $250,000 for charity:water. Well it’s back! This time it’s Twestival Local. Hundreds of teams around the world will...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 11, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I’m thrilled with the increase in Twitter usage I’m seeing! More and more people are checking it out. Here’s a tip: feel free to reply to other people’s tweets. If people are using Twitter, they know their comments are public. If they wanted to...
