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Fundraising Basics: Why Boring Is When It Works

Fundraising Basics: Why Boring Is When It Works

by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 25, 2026 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship)

The Brewer Wasn’t Doing Anything New I brew beer in my garage. When a local brewery invited our home brew club to come watch a brew day, I was among the first to respond. Many of the people in our club are award-winning home brewers. We all know the process....
Stop panicking about your fundraising goal (there’s a formula for that)

Stop panicking about your fundraising goal (there’s a formula for that)

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 1, 2025 | 1. Research, 3. Ask

You know that moment when your board announces, “We need to raise $50,000″… and everyone looks at you like you’re supposed to magic it into existence? Yeah, me too. It’s easy to panic. Especially if the board mistakenly thinks that you...
When Uncertainty Hits: Getting Back to Fundraising Basics

When Uncertainty Hits: Getting Back to Fundraising Basics

by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 22, 2025 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets

Last week during our monthly Nonprofit Academy call, I found myself in a conversation that felt both familiar and frustrating. The topic? How tariffs and rescissions are creating confusion among donors and nonprofit boards—and making fundraising feel nearly...
What Is Pledge Fundraising? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Pledge Fundraising? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Apr 9, 2024 | 1. Research, Guest Posts

Let’s explore two fundraising scenarios. School A and School B are both holding month-long read-a-thon fundraising campaigns to cap off the end of the school year. School A asks students to collect flat donations of $10 from their friends and family. School B uses the...
8 Essential Crowdfunding KPIs for Measuring Success

8 Essential Crowdfunding KPIs for Measuring Success

by The Fundraising Coach Contributor | Mar 30, 2024 | 1. Research, Guest Posts

Nonprofits have many important goals that a crowdfunding campaign can address—from providing disaster relief aid to launching a new program to serve more community members. Regardless of what your organization is trying to accomplish, you need to find a way to measure...
From Idea & Start-Up to Strong & Sustainable

From Idea & Start-Up to Strong & Sustainable

by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 25, 2024 | 1. Research, 3. Ask, Board Members, Guest Posts

This guest post is from Rebecca Rogriquez, an expert in helping nonprofit startups. She’s even written the book for nonprofit startups “The Nonprofit Workbook.” You can find out more about Rebecca on her website at: www.forthephilanthropist.com. She...
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