by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 29, 2013 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Personal Leadership
Last week, I mentioned the new report by CompassPoint called UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising that is getting lots of press. Two of the findings the press and bloggers are reporting on are: more than half of all fundraisers...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 5, 2012 | 3. Ask
Whether you love or hate New Year Resolutions, millions of people use January 1 to start new habits. As a result, I’ve been asked by several bloggers and magazines what New Year resolution I would suggest people make. My answer for nonprofit folks? Ask more. If...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 5, 2011 | 1. Research, 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Fundraising Letters
Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s not a “new year” to everyone. But a substantial majority of FundraisingCoach.com’s readers ended their fiscal year last week. So in that spirit, here are three New Year Resolutions to help you make the next 12...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 22, 2011
By Marc A. Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com Fundraising is grueling. Exhilirating at times; grinding at times. Sometimes both. No matter how well you do one year, the bar is raised the next. So what do you do to give each other high fives? High fives, retreats, and...
by Marc A. Pitman | Apr 5, 2011 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, 4. Love (Stewardship), Guest Posts
I’m really pleased to introduce you to Tina Cincotti of Funding Change. When I saw this in her email newsletter, I asked her if I could share it with you. I’m glad she said yes! Be sure to sign up for her monthly Keep the Change newsletter. How to survive...