by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 11, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I’m thrilled with the increase in Twitter usage I’m seeing! More and more people are checking it out. Here’s a tip: feel free to reply to other people’s tweets. If people are using Twitter, they know their comments are public. If they wanted to...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 5, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Samples & Tools
Last week, I had someone pay me a huge, though unintended, compliment when unsubscribing from my email newsletter. She said the content was “far too basic” for her. I was thrilled! I strive to make fundraising simple, basic, and easy to understand. Many of...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 28, 2009 | 2. Engage, Events, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
This is the time of year when all the nonprofit geeks gather at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference and when the rest of us who feel techincally savvy realize we’re probably just geek-wannabes. 🙂 Even if you not in San Francisco, it’s very easy to...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 21, 2009 | Samples & Tools, Specials
Since this month marks the 1 year anniversary of the publication of “Ask Without Fear!”, I’m deciding to have a party! On April 28 at 12 noon Eastern Time, I’ll be offering a free teleclass on fundraising in today’s economy. To join the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 15, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
I was just on a call with fellow members of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy folks when someone asked, “Does anyone here use Twitter or Facebook?” It appeared I was the only one using social media for my nonprofit. Many wanted to, but their IT departments...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 31, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Last week, I had the privilege of being a panelist on a Twitter seminar hosted by Helping Hands for Coaches. What a spirited conversation! We had people from all over the United States, including the media person for the Phoenix Suns, and a media coach from the UK. I...
