by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 15, 2011 | Question Marc?
Over the weekend, a friend asked me if The Second Mile had any chance of surviving. After all, it now looks like it’s founder, Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky, created it as a place to prey on children. Can a nonprofit overcome this type of scandal My first...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 31, 2011 | Question Marc?
A couple months ago, I was asked why I thought Google+ is great for job seekers. Here’s what I replied: I am an executive coach and a geek who loves G+. Here are five reasons I think G+ would be fabulous for job seekers. Like Twitter, you can follow anyone...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 30, 2011 | Question Marc?
One of the most common questions I get from board members and nonprofit leaders is some variation of: We’re a small nonprofit without any fundraising program. Are there ever any conditions where it makes sense for us to hire a fundraiser that gets paid a...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 15, 2011 | 2. Engage, Question Marc?
A client recently asked me an excellent question: I know of an organization that has a large board. It seems they do it so that they can invite potential donors to be on the board. It seems more or less honorary, they don’t get involved much. Should we look at...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 10, 2010 | 1. Research, Question Marc?, Samples & Tools
In the last post on goal setting, we looked at how to identify goals for all areas of your life. I firmly believe that if you did nothing more than write those goals down, you’ll be exponentially more effective at accomplishing them. S.M.A.R.T. Goals Explained...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 7, 2010 | 1. Research, Question Marc?, Samples & Tools
I just love the week of Thanksgiving. Having those few days off to be with family and friends puts me in a reflective mode that I find perfect for formalizing my 2011 goals. I say “formalizing” because I’m constantly working on my goals, scheduling...
