by Marc A. Pitman | Jul 6, 2010 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
Have you ever asked someone trying to sell you a product if they use it themselves? It can be pretty illuminating. After all, if they don’t use the product, perhaps it’s not a good one for you to use either. So too with fundraising. If you’re asking for money, be sure...
by Marc A. Pitman | Nov 3, 2009 | 3. Ask, Donor Evangelists, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
Last time, we looked at creating a year-end strategy for fundraising letters. But in today’s world, it’s wise to consider complementing these appeals with tools like Facebook and Twitter. According to FundRaising Success Magazine: Between 35 percent to 42...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 20, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Letters, Fundraising Secrets
Have you started your year-end fundraising letter yet? Fiscal people can do funny things to the way we measure time. In our organization, our year-end was September 26 this year. Many schools and colleges work on a July-June calendar. Others end their year in February...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 4, 2008
Fundraising Training, Board Retreats, and Nonprofit Leadership Seminars Your team will leave with words they’ll actually use — and results to show for it. Most fundraising training gives people a temporary confidence boost. By the time they’re back at...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 4, 2008
Executive Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders & Fundraisers You already know what to do. So why does it feel this hard? You’re carrying the revenue burden for an organization that changes lives. You know the fundamentals. Research your donors. Build...
