by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 10, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members, Events, Fundraising Secrets, Question Marc?
Dear Marc, Help!! My board wants to do ANOTHER fundraising event! We’re already doing 10 events a year. How can I tell them we don’t have the resources to do another one? Stressed in San Diego My Answer Dear Stressed, Oh no! I definitely feel your pain! I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 26, 2013 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Question Marc?
I get lots of questions similar to this all the time: Quick question: Do you have a few favorite donor database software recommendations. Especially for collecting donor giving habits. My answer Here are the ones I hear good things about from clients. I’m most...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 29, 2013 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Question Marc?
I recently received this question from a client: I have a question for you. I have a list of wealthy prospects, many have given our hospice small dollar amounts thru memorials. My intent is to build a relationship with them, can you give me an example of what to say...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 7, 2013 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Question Marc?
From time to time, I have a feature I call Question Marc?. [Pun fully intended] A coaching client who is a board member for an arts organization recently sent me this question: We are trying to quickly build up our board since it is small. I am planning on asking 3...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 7, 2013 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Question Marc?
I recently received this question from a reader in South Africa: Just a quick question…. Do you have any resources or help that can ensure that we get more people to read our mails? We have an extremely low rate of about 11% at the moment. My answer: Getting...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 2, 2012 | Internet & Social Media, Question Marc?
I just received this question: When is there an appropriate time to ask someone on twitter to follow you? My quick answer is “never.” Asking people to follow you on Twitter makes you sound a bit whiny and desperate. Following is a personal thing. People...