How Small Shops Can Overcome the Challenges of Fundraising Software

by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 6, 2016 | Guest Posts, Samples & Tools

Too many nonprofits think that choosing a fundraising software provider is the end of a journey. It’s really just the beginning. Using software is essential, but the use you’ll get from it is only as good as your data and the training your provide your...

[Guest Post] Top 10 Tips for Growing Your Matching Gift Program

by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 2, 2016 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts

I’ve been impressed with the number of nonprofits actively educating about matching gifts. I’m seeing it on thank you pages and hearing about it from coaching clients. This is relatively easy money that many are missing out on. So I invited Double the...

5 Amazing Prospect Research Tools to Learn More About Your Current Donors

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 10, 2015 | 1. Research, Guest Posts

I’m pleased to welcome back Bill Tedesco, founder and CEO of DonorSearch, my favorite prospect research tool. I love how easy they make it for nonprofits to do the research that helps you treat your donors well and raise the money you need to fund your mission....

[Guest Post] The Most Important Story Fundraisers Can Tell – and it’s probably not one you’ve thought about

by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 21, 2015 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts, Personal Leadership, Stories

Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Vanessa Chase. Vanessa is a storytelling training powerhouse. Fundraising Coach blog readers may remember her from last year’s Stewardship Tutoring Hour. I regularly share Vanessa’s tips and blogs in my coaching...

[Guest Post] Telling Your Story In the Grant Proposal Budget

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 21, 2015 | 3. Ask, Guest Posts, Stories

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Diane H. Leonard, GPC. Diane is an accomplished grant professional who’s been providing provided grant counsel to nonprofit organizations of all sizes for over a decade. Since starting her firm – DH Leonard Consulting...

[Guest Post] Communicate More Often to Renew More Donors

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 13, 2015 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Guest Posts

Today’s guest post is by Dennis Fischman. Dennis is the creator of the Communicate! blog, dedicated to helping nonprofits win loyal friends and getting the support they need. In this post, he shows you how to use what you already have to communicate in multiple...