by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 20, 2005 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths
entitlement n : right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) [Written Wednesday, July 20, 2005] Yet again it’s time for Maine Public Broadcasting to do it’s pledge drive. Rather than the normal NPR news programs, now much of the time...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 17, 2026 | 3. Ask
You don’t need to feel shame for asking donors to give money to your cause Over the weekend, I found a journal from December 21, 2014. Twelve years old. I’d scrawled “Blog Idea” at the top and circled two words underneath: Shame & FR....
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....
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 11, 2015 | 3. Ask, Board Members
When people join a nonprofit or start one, they typically think they’re going to get to do the “mission” – feeding kids, promoting art, conserving land, caring for the elderly, protecting animals. They rarely think about the funding. (Oddly,...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 20, 2014 | 3. Ask
Since writing about the exact words to say on your next major gift ask, many have asked me for what to talk about during the meeting, both before and after the ask. What to say to a donor prospect Here are 5½ things you can say on your next major gift visit: Hi...
