How to make more money with your next silent auction

by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 19, 2011 | Events, Guest Posts

This week, I’m pleased to introduce Sherry Truhlar. Sherry is an auction expert so I’ve asked her to come and share with us how to make our nonprofit’s next silent auction better. Be sure to check out her free guide of auction items — listing...

Twestival Local 2011: Interviews with Organizers

by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 16, 2011 | Events

Last month I had the privilege of interviewing some Twestival organizers, Stéphanie Montreuil @fleur_de_lotus of the Ottawa team and Chris Penbernthy @chrispenberthy on the Plymouth team. I love how both of these organizers are going about creatively helping charities...

Fundraising Tips for Twestival Local 2011 Organizers

by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 12, 2011 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Events, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools

I’m pleased to be providing fundraising coaching for Twestival organizers around the world. Here are some tips the team has developed over the last couple years. I’ve updated them this year and made sure they fit in 140 characters! 🙂 Hopefully these will...

3 things Disney has taught me about celebrations

by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 4, 2011 | 4. Love (Stewardship), Events

I love going to Disney World in Florida. Disney has celebrations worked out to a science. Looking at this t-shirt today, I realized three things Disney’s taught me about celebrations and special events: Find excuses to celebrate Disney seems to celebrate...

[Guest Post] 10 Ways to Successfully Chair an Event

by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 11, 2011 | Events, Guest Posts

This week, I’m honored to introduce Vivanista. Vivanista is a member-based, lifestyle community for charitable volunteers. I really like their practical tips as well as their emphasis in women in philanthropy. Check out their tools at Vivanista.com This top 10...

How to Become a Fundraising Hero

by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 29, 2010 | Education Opportunities, Events

How To Become a Fundraising Hero – International Bowl Expo 2010View more presentations from Marc Pitman. Here are my slides from today’s session How to Become a Fundraising Hero at the 2010 International Bowl Expo here in Las Vegas, NV. I really had a...