by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 30, 2018 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Fundraising Secrets
I've been getting the same type of question from a wide variety of nonprofit leaders in many different sectors. The question goes something like this:"This guy is rich. What's my next step?"Part of me wants to applaud them. These leaders are doing the hard work of...
by Richard Heofer | Sep 28, 2017 | 1. Research, Guest Posts
Did you ever hear the proverb the early bird gets the worm? When I was a kid, I was very, very literal. I decided that if the early bird got the worm, I had no desire to be that bird!From that came my habit of sleeping in.But now I know better and can apply this...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 12, 2017 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Board Members, Fundraising Secrets
I've been seeing a disturbing trend of late: a sharp rise in what I call are BFFs: blunt force fundraisers. Nonprofit leaders willfully skipping planning to jump straight to asking.As the author of Ask Without Fear!®, you know I am an advocate for asking. But the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 8, 2017 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Board Members, Fundraising Secrets
Capital campaigns are a wild roller coaster ride of vision-fueled excitement followed by long stretches of slow. slogging. work.The slow parts require incredible discipline to stay on course. I know because I’ve helped run 18 capital campaigns at schools,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 9, 2017 | 1. Research
Summer. It stirs up thoughts trips, outdoor activities, and school break. A pause in the normal routines of life.Even though we're no longer in school, we still let that "summer mentality" affect us. Rest is good. But taking a break from fundraising in the summer can...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 25, 2017 | 1. Research, 3. Ask, Board Members
Last week, I was able to listen to a terrific discussion from business leaders about how their organizations make corporate gifts to charities. It's always good to hear the thought process of donors. But it sometimes raises more questions than it settles.Seeking...
