by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 25, 2009 | 3. Ask, Fundraising Secrets, Internet & Social Media
As fundraisers, we know we are most effective at our job when we’re talking to prospects one-on-one. Isn’t it amazing how seldom we do it? I’ve been doing this for years but I’m still amazed at how easily we get caught up in writing case...
by Marc A. Pitman | Aug 23, 2009 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Events, Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Have you heard about Twestival? In one day last February, people all over the globe used Twitter to organize fundraising events that raised $250,000 for charity:water. Well it’s back! This time it’s Twestival Local. Hundreds of teams around the world will...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 14, 2009 | 2. Engage, Internet & Social Media
With all the blog posts I’ve done on Twitter for nonprofits, you know I’m having a blast with Twitter. I’m connecting with old friends and new ones. I even used Twitter to rewrite a fundraising appeal! But over the last few weeks, I’ve seen...
by Marc A. Pitman | Jan 9, 2009 | Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools, Specials
I’m excited to be giving a webinar with Don Philabaum called Twitter Your Way to Contributions! You may remember, Don as a guest on my Ask Without Fear! Radio Show. He’s been a leader in the field of donor relations. Here’s some text from the webinar...
by Marc A. Pitman | Oct 17, 2008 | 2. Engage, 4. Love (Stewardship), Internet & Social Media, Samples & Tools
Brian Solis wrote an amazing post today listing loads of Twitter tools for building community. In his post, he gives a description and links to each of these tools: twubble GroupTweet twitt(url)y TwitLinks TweetDeck Gridjit Tweet Later Twist Twerp Scan Summize Twemes...