by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 16, 2010 | 3. Ask, Question Marc?
Q: Hi Marc! 🙂 You seem to know much about fundraising…any great ideas on a fundraiser for Cub Scouts…we need to raise $1500 for a new pinewood derby track…however the pack is in an area that the people don’t have tons of money…HELP! I...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 24, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products, Specials
I originally wrote Ask Without Fear! to be used with boards of directors and groups of volunteers. So I’m offering a special “Board Bundle”: order 10 books at a 35% discount. 10 copies of Ask Without Fear! would normally cost $149.50. But purchased...
by Marc A. Pitman | May 20, 2008 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets
Jeff Brooks’ recent post at DonorPowerBlog is such a great reminder: when you’re writing fundraising letters, you need to write like a human being. He offers a great real-life example of typical copy from a fundraising letter he received. Winter disasters...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 28, 2008 | Ask Without Fear! products, Specials
I just heard from the publisher. They expect to have the printed copies of Ask Without Fear! “on or about” April 4th! I’m thrilled! This process has taken a l-o-n-g time. Special thanks go to those of you who’ve purchased copies over the last...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 11, 2008 | 3. Ask, Objections
I originally wanted to call this fundraising secret: Don’t be a jerk—business people often don’t have liquid assets. That seems to get the message across more bluntly. I’m amazed at how poorly we treat business owners. Especially sole-proprietors. We...
