by Marc A. Pitman | May 10, 2011 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media
This summer is my class reunion from Milton Academy. (A George Bush was president when I graduated but I won’t tell you which one.) All reunions have class gifts. As a fundraising coach, I figured fundraising from my classmates should be a cinch. It...
by Marc A. Pitman | Dec 27, 2010 | 3. Ask
All month, I’ve been seeing some odd email subjects trying to get me to give. Would you open any of these? An Appeal From [Nonprofit] CEO [Name] It’s Not Too Late for Your 2010 Tax Deduction: Support [nonprofit] Today Since we are at year-end, could you...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jun 19, 2008 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media
The Chronicle of Philanthropy posts about Seth Godin’s tips for email marketing. Among the key items on Mr. Godin’s list: Could I do this note better with a phone call? Did every person on the list really and truly opt in? Not like sort of, but really ask for...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 21, 2006 | 3. Ask, Odd
Just a reminder of the proper use of spam! When you’re asking for money, please remember that email addresses are a priviledge. Don’t fall into the trap of using email just because “it’s so cheap.” That kind of use could quickly devolve...
