by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 7, 2012 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Guest Posts, Samples & Tools
A few months ago, my colleague Pamela Grow released a new book specifically for nonprofits with a “one person” fundraising shop. This isn’t just theory for her, she actually has been successful as a one person shop. So, since I love small shops-and...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 29, 2011 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters
December 1 is almost here. And many inexperienced fundraisers are getting ready to throw in the towel. It only seems natural: In December their donors’ schedules are full of holiday parties. In December, many of their donors will go to additional church...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 15, 2011 | Education Opportunities, Internet & Social Media
Twitter chats can be a terrific way to meet new colleagues and get ideas for your work from really creative people. I’m particularly excited about the #smNPchat Pamela Grow started. We “meet” on Twitter every other Friday at noon Eastern time to...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 24, 2011 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters, Internet & Social Media
For more free fundraising tips right to your inbox, sign up for the free Ask Without Fear! email newsletter at: http://fundraisingcoach.com/subscribe/ Forrest Gump could have said, Momma always said, ‘Fundraising’s like a Waldorf Salad. You gotta mix it up...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 4, 2011 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Odd
Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th has become an unofficial Star Wars holiday, given the pun on “May the Force be with you.” (Back in Catholic school, my friends and I would respond, “And also with you.” Being extra witty–in my own...
