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Why I don’t like crowdfunding

Why I don’t like crowdfunding

by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 15, 2017 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Myths, Internet & Social Media

Speaking at a conference recently, fundraisers kept peppering me with questions related to fundraising. Some of those in the audience balanced their entire annual budget on a crowdfunding campaign. That is plain crazy. Yes, crowdfunding has opened up philanthropy and...
Is crowdfunding the right fit for your nonprofit?

Is crowdfunding the right fit for your nonprofit?

by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 30, 2016 | Specials

I’ve been fundraising since before Facebook. Even before Google existed! I’ve seen a lot of fads, tricks, and solid strategies in my time. Two of the most persistent seem to be bake sales and crowdfunding. (Seriously, a startling number of well meaning...
[Guest Post] Crowdfunding – Not the Hail Mary You Think

[Guest Post] Crowdfunding – Not the Hail Mary You Think

by Marc A. Pitman | May 22, 2015 | 3. Ask, Internet & Social Media

Today it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Dana Ostomel, the founder of Deposit a Gift.com. Deposit a Gift allows anyone – nonprofits, schools, or individuals – to raise money and even sell tickets to benefit events. I love that Dana’s...

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