by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 6, 2009 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
This past week, I’ve been privileged to be on a couple panels introducing nonprofit organizations to social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, and Linked in. While I love these tools, I was quick to express that: They don’t replace all the good...
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 25, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
As fundraisers, we know we are most effective at our job when we’re talking to prospects one-on-one. Isn’t it amazing how seldom we do it? I’ve been doing this for years but I’m still amazed at how easily we get caught up in writing case...
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...
