Google+ for Nonprofits at BlogWorld Expo in LA

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 10, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

Here’s a video of my “Google+ for Nonprofits” session from BlogWorld Expo in Los Angeles last month. There were 2 sessions about Google+ there: Guy Kawasaki and Chris Brogan did one; I did the other. This was presented days before Google opened up...

Top 10 Blog Posts in 2011

by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 9, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

The year is coming to a close so it’s the season for “Top 10 Lists,” right? Here are the list of the top 10 most popular posts published here on FundraisingCoach.com in 2011. # 10. was actually a tie between both: 3 Easy Phone Tips and 3 Tips for...

Google+ is open to nonprofits

by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 7, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media

If you’ve been waiting to join Google+ until your nonprofit or organization could have a presence on Google+? The wait is over. About 30 minutes ago, Google opened up Google+ Pages! I’ve scoured their introductory material and have found references to...

An interview with Get Fully Funded author Sandy Rees

by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 28, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Book Review

I love it when people come out with practical, nuts-and-bolts books to help nonprofits. It’s even more fun when it’s with people I know! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy Rees and ask her about her new book Get Fully Funded. [affiliate...

Fundraising Myth: If we build it, God will fund it

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Myths

I get the opportunity to work with a lot of faith-based organizations. I love helping them get excited about raising money and showing them that others in the Bible got excited about fundraising too! But I’m amazed by a persistent cop-out so common among...

The secret to finding new donors

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 16, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Secrets

Every so often, like last spring, I get calls from potential clients desperately hoping I will give them donors. It’s like they think I have some sort of “magic Rolodex” that I’ll offer them, a list of people anxiously looking for worthy causes...