Fundraising interview on The Pulse Network
Can't view the video? Go here: http://thepulsenetwork.com/technology/new-england-xpo-for-business/butch-interviews-marc-pitman/Last month, I was with Chris Brogan's Human Business Works team at the...
View ArticleNew Year Resolution: Ask More!
Whether you love or hate New Year Resolutions, millions of people use January 1 to start new habits.As a result, I've been asked by several bloggers and magazines what New Year resolution I would...
View ArticleGet over it and ask!
[Warning: rant in progress] Stop it with the excuses. The timing is never perfect. There are always reasons to put off asking people to support your nonprofit.And that is a sure way to get your...
View ArticleKindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 Giveaway Winners Announced
Ask Without Fear! turns 5 on April 1, 2013!But I'm starting to celebrate now. Over the last few weeks, I've been emailing people on why fundraising tips email list and on Fundraising Kick and telling...
View ArticleShame on UNICEF for attacking "slacktivism"
The Chronicle of Philanthropy just posted a note about an article in The Atlantic called "UNICEF Tells Slacktivists: Give Money, Not Facebook Likes."This really bothers me.How dare we as NGOs or...
View ArticleSome people make excuses; others raise money
Are you making excuses or raising money?If I had a dollar for every fundraiser that's told me they're not making major gift calls because "August is a slow month," I'd be able to make much larger gifts...
View ArticleGet jazzed when a donor says "no"!
As I wrote earlier this week, some of my coaching clients are being transformed by the idea of keeping on going until we get no. This concept is helping them keep up their endurance in asking. And it's...
View ArticleAsk Without Fear!® now in Chinese
We are thrilled to announce that Ask Without Fear!® is now available in Chinese!Thanks to the tranlators at Shantz Language Services, people raising support in China and in Chinese speaking...
View ArticleDeclare today - Follow Up Friday!
This morning, I was inspired by reading "The Ball is Always in Your Court" on the ForImpact.org blog. So I'm declaring today Follow Up Friday.In the post, Tom Suddes says that of the three parts of any...
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