by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 16, 2011 | 3. Ask
I really like the book Go For No! [amazon affiliate link]. It helped change my perspective on getting a “no.” In this brief video, I tell you what I mean! In April, I interviewed Go For No! author Andrea Waltz as part of a special program for Fundraising...
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 | Apr 6, 2011 | 3. Ask
[Warning: Rant in progress] It’s happening again. I’m having lots of conversations with people that want an out. They want to know the magic mailing that will bring in lots of gifts. Or some magic event that will be a sure thing. These people claim to be...
by Marc A. Pitman | Sep 8, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask
In Fundraising Secret #41, I encouraged you to go rounding on your donors. Since then, I’ve been reminded how much time this takes! It’s not just the visit time, that time is wonderful. But it’s time to set up the visits and then, more importantly,...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 2, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
In a salute to Ground Hog Day, I’m reposting Fundraising Secret #11: Don’t Be A Ned. Enjoy! Fundraising Secret #11: Don’t be a Ned Click on the image to watch the clip. Does this sound like your fundraising efforts? Ned: Phil? Phil Connors? Phil...
