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12 tips for fundraising during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

12 tips for fundraising during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 24, 2020 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Fundraising Myths

With more and more countries, states, and cities enforcing at-home isolation and the financial markets falling, fundraising is definitely harder. But of the worst things I kept hearing from clients was “We don’t think this is the right time to ask for...
Why I don’t like crowdfunding

Why I don’t like crowdfunding

by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 15, 2017 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths, Internet & Social Media

Speaking at a conference recently, fundraisers kept peppering me with questions related to fundraising. Some of those in the audience balanced their entire annual budget on a crowdfunding campaign. That is plain crazy. Yes, crowdfunding has opened up philanthropy and...
The right use of “we” in fundraising

The right use of “we” in fundraising

by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 19, 2015 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters, Fundraising Myths, Fundraising Secrets

This morning, I read a great post by Terry St. Marie called “The Critical First Step For Great Leadership: The Journey From ‘I’ to ‘We’.” His movement from ego-centricity to inclusiveness is something as critical in fundraising as...
Donor Fatigue is a myth

Donor Fatigue is a myth

by Marc A. Pitman | May 20, 2015 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters, Fundraising Myths

I firmly believe “donor fatigue” is a cop out, not a reality. In this quick video, I tell you why. And I give you a free tool to fix your next fundraising letter. For more on this, check out: The free fundraising letter email course at”...
[Guest Post] Quitting the Culture Club – Why blaming a lack of culture of philanthropy is just plain lazy

[Guest Post] Quitting the Culture Club – Why blaming a lack of culture of philanthropy is just plain lazy

by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 16, 2015 | Fundraising Myths, Guest Posts

A few weeks back, I was talking with Dan McCormack about an upcoming training. In the midst of our conversation, Dan said he didn’t let his team use the term “a culture of philanthropy.” His observations were so right, I asked if he’d do a...

Fundraising Myth: If we build it, God will fund it

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Myths

I get the opportunity to work with a lot of faith-based organizations. I love helping them get excited about raising money and showing them that others in the Bible got excited about fundraising too! But I’m amazed by a persistent cop-out so common among...
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