Fundraising Coach News

Free Webinar TOMORROW: Finish Strong

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000

I'm doing a free webinar tomorrow as part of Blackbaud's "Finish Strong" series of webinars.

I'll share 3 things you can do to make the most of year end giving.

Hope you can join! Click here for more info: http://ow.ly/6TL22

Fundraising Coach honored as one of Maine's first ever "40 under Forty"

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:23:00 +0000

Last month, Maine Today Media announced that Marc A. Pitman was one of the Maine's top 40 leaders under the age of forty.

40 under 40 recognition is familiar in more populated areas, but this was the first time it was ever offered in Maine. Honorees were chosen from recommendations that came in from all over the state.

In a recent interview, Marc said, "I'm incredibly honored. And I just squeaked by! I turn 40 in January!"

Click on the image to read the profile they compiled from the interview with Marc.

Fundraising Training in KY and TN

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:58:00 +0000

I'm thrilled to be on the road this week!

Tomorrow and Wednesday, I'll be in Bowling Green doing a training with folks from the Western Kentucky University alumni relations & annual giving team! We're going to have a powerful 24 hours together!

Then on Thursday I'll be in Chattanooga keynoting and doing breakout sessions at the Tennessee Valley Institute for Nonprofit Excellence!

Let me know if you're in those areas! It'd be great to see if we could connect.

For more information on my fundraising training and keynote speaking, go to http://FundraisingCoach.com/

Why I'm jumping on the Google+ bandwagon - post at About.com

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Over at About.com, I share 5 reasons I'm jumping on the Google+ bandwagon.

You can read the entire article at: http://nonprofit.about.com/b/2011/07/01/fundraiser-reveals-5-reasons-why-im-checking-out-google.htm

Free fundraising ideas & strategy - Nonprofit Goodies Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:23:00 +0000

June, July, and August can be a great time to learn and reassess your program! (I almost said "summer" but then realized it isn't summer for those of you below the equator!)

So five of us have gotten together to giveaway books and webinars that will help you. Just go to NonprofitGoodies.com to see what each of us is offering.

You'll see terrific resources from

Lori Jacobwith,
Pamela Grow,
Sandy Rees, and
Sherry Truhlar.

You'll even have a link to get a free copy of my own "Ask Without Fear!" in ebook form! Do you know what I like best? You get to pick and choose what you want. No hooks or gimmicks. So check out http://nonprofitgoodies.com/ and see if there's something you see that can help you make the next 12 months even more effective for your cause!

Hurry, these nonprofit goodies are only available until June 30.

Fundraising Training in Rhode Island

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:36:00 +0000

On Monday, June 20, I'll be joining Simone Joyaux and Tom Ahearn in a cool training in Rhode Island. In the afternoon, we'll be training staff in all manner of fundraising. Then, in the evening, we'll be doing a condensed training for board members.

I'm really excited about how these nonprofits will be impacted when staff and board members get together to compare notes! If you're in the Providence area, I hope you'll join us!

FMI: go to the AFP-RI events page here.

Ask Without Fear DVD in Fundraising Success Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:22:00 +0000

I'm thrilled to have been interviewed in this month's Fundraising Success Magazine in title called "Making an Ask? Get R.E.A.L.!" (I love that title!)

Check it out. I talk about sales calls and overcoming objections! :)

The article is at Making an Ask? Get R.E.A.L.!.

I'm committed to making it ridiculously easy for people to get fundraising training. This DVD and Resource CD is part of that. And now, if you buy the DVD you get a free lifetime membership to the online video site! Check it out at www.FundraisingCoachDVDs.com.

Ask Without Fear DVD is must for your training library

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:37:00 +0000

Joanne Fritz, About.com's Guide of the nonprofit section, posted a review of the Ask Without Fear DVD on her blog.

Here's a sample:

I particularly liked the section on making the ask, since I, like many people, have a run-for-the-door fear of looking a donor in the eye and asking him or her for actual money. I loved Marc's imitation of what many of us do, which is to forget to remain silent and then start backing down, ending with something like, "Oh, never mind, forget I said that, I'm sorry, just let me sneak out of here right now." Thankfully, Marc has a solution for that sort of disaster that is reassuring to those of us who cave under pressure.

She also says "This DVD is definitely something to add to your training library."

You can read the full review here:
http://nonprofit.about.com/b/2011/03/21/the-fundraising-coach-scores-with-ask-without-fear-dvd.htm

Update: The publishers of the Ask Without Fear DVD set are now offering the videos and resources online! Find out more at: www.FundraisingCoachDVDs.com.

Fundraising Coach in the UK

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0000

For those of you who receive The Fundraiser magazine in the UK, yes, that was me with the "Final Thought."

I love the subject of storytelling. But I am really impressed with the graphic design of the page! Read the article here: http://bit.ly/FinalThought (You'll want to click on the magnifying glass to enlarge it.)

Ask Without Fear! Fundraising Class in Lewiston, ME

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:31:00 +0000

I'm thrilled to announce that the "Ask Without Fear!" Fundraising Class will be held in Lewiston, ME at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 11 in the board room of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.

I normally do this sort of fundraising training in private sessions for specific nonprofit organizations or conferences. This is the first time I'm opening it up to the public!

With rumors of a stagnating recession and federal spending freezes, nonprofits need help more than ever! This is one of the ways I intend to help.

The class has been well received by both nonprofit employees and board members or volunteers. So if you're in Central Maine, you might want to consider getting representatives from your staff and board to attend.

Billions of dollars will be given away this year. Don't let your nonprofit miss out!

For more information, and to register, visit http://fundraisingcoach.com/class

Life feeling like Groundhog Day?

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:11:00 +0000

Don't get stuck in a rut. Let these new offerings from FundraisingCoach.com help!

Find out more at:

"Ask Without Fear!" on DVD: Get your board engaged in fundraising this year!
Fundraising Kick: Or maybe all you need is a little kick?

AFP-NJ presents "Ask Without Fear!"

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:19:00 +0000

I'm honored to be giving the Whitley Lecture for AFP-NJ on March 24th!

Registration for this half-day training is currently open:

Members - $90
Non-members - $120

For more information, and to register, go to the AFP-NJ website.

Free Goal Setting Call - THIS THURSDAY 12/30

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 02:34:00 +0000

2011 is almost here! Don't "settle for" New Year Resolutions that will be abandoned before the end of January. Join us on Thursday, December 30 at 1 p.m. EST for a free Goal Setting Mastermind call.

I'll be teaching on goalsetting. But I hope you'll bring your ideas and tips too. And, I'll do some live coaching by helping one attendee actually map out a goal using the "Goals Road Map."

All for free.

Use this form to sign up and get the call in information:

New learning community for nonprofits and charities: 501 Mission Place

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Today, Chris Brogan announced the official launch of 501 Mission Place, a learning community for nonprofit executives.

In his blog post, Chris says:

Our goal is to grow 501 Mission Place into a community of practitioners and helpful specialists. There are many great nonprofit projects and communities out there, and we hope you belong to more than one. Ours, we hope, is a way to practice and learn throughout the year...

If you’re not in a nonprofit or charity, but you’re friends with someone who is, please consider passing on this post. We’re hoping to be helpful to those who want to grow their efforts and build new tools in a community of learning and practice.

But don't take our word for it, check it out yourself by heading over to 501 Mission Place!

Day of Giving: Free copies of Ask Without Fear! today only

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:41:00 +0000

Today is the 140 Conference in Detroit. Jeff Pulver, the conference founder, has also declared it a Day of Giving.

In that spirit, I'm giving away free copies of Ask Without Fear!. You just pay the shipping.

Just go to www.FundraisingCoach.com/Store and in the cart use the code: 140conf

Sshh: That code will actually take $14.95 off anything in the store. But it's good today only!

New Webinar: Fundraising in the Bible

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:29:00 +0000

I'm excited to announce a new webinar I'll be conducting on Thursday, October 21 at 12 noon Eastern Time: Fundraising in the Bible.

Did you know the Bible contains stories of like Moses, David, Hezekiah, and even Paul all asked for money?

If you're involved in raising money for a Christian organization, ministry, or church - including fundraising for your own missionary support - this seminar will help you!

You can join either through your computer or by phone. But hurry, space is limited! To learn more, and to register for the webinar, go to the Fundraising in the Bible page

1 week only: 501 Videos "How to Find & Cultivate Donors" 1/2 Off

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0000

I've long been a fan of 501 Videos and Movie Mondays. I'm such a fan, I'm an affiliate. I really believe these videos are so packed with practical, actionable information, that you'd have to work hard to not benefit from them!

Now they're offering their terrific 3 DVD set How to Find & Cultivate Donors for half off.

You get the three DVDs but 501 Videos is throwing in 3 more bonus DVDs, including the popular The 10 Best Movies for Helping You Make the Ask.

You can read all about the offer, and the content of the 6 DVDs, at on their page:
How to Find & Cultivate Donors

Good Day NY, Steven Slater, and Marc Pitman on career stress

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:48:00 +0000

What a week! I was on Fox Boston on Tuesday, Fox's national The Strategy Room on Wednesday, and Good Day NY today!

Fundraising, political analysis, and career coaching all in one week! I love it.

Here's a clip of today's segment on Good Day NY on Steven Slater and stress in the workplace. (Remember, I do have an MA in Leadership and I am a Franklin Covey Coach! *grin*)

Interview on Fox 25 Boston this morning!

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:06:00 +0000

This morning I had the privilege of being interviewed about my fundraising book Ask Without Fear! by Gene Lavanchy on Fox 25 Boston's morning show.

Here the clip!

Fox 25 Boston

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:26:00 +0000

I just got word that I'll be a guest on Fox 25 Boston's morning show on Tuesday, August 10. The segment should be on around 7:50 a.m.

If you're in the Boston area, I hope you'll tune in!

Special Offer: Movie Mondays Pro

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:26:00 +0000

If you love 501 Videos free Movie Mondays you'll love Movie Mondays Pro [affiliate link]. They're calling it the "world's largest collection of fundraising professionals on video." And I believe them.

If your not familiar with Movie Mondays, check out a this week's free movie called Nervous About Making the Ask - and How to Overcome it. (I especially love the story about the teenage son!)

A subscription to Movie Mondays Pro will give you unlimited access to the more than 100 movies created so far. That's the combined experience of over 95 fundraising professionals at your finger tips.

I'm a member. And I think you'll benefit from joining. For more information go to the Movie Mondays Pro page.

(I'd hurry. The site is still being built now. I bet the prices will go up onces the other sections are finished.)

Fundraising Coach in "Top 6 Guides to Effective Fundraising"

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:10:00 +0000

I was honored to find my name listed with Nancy Schwartz's Top 6 Guides to Effective Fundraising.

Go look at her list, but then dive into the comments. There are many more amazing resources listed in those!

Marc in Kansas AND San Antonio

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:13:00 +0000

Training has to be up there on the list of "a few of my favorite things"!

So I'm pleased that I'll be able to share an entire day on April 8th in Phillipsburg, KS with the members of the Kansas Main Street programs for the Kansas Department of Commerce.

We'll be covering:

Fundraising Basics
Asking Without Fear!
andWho's Telling Your Story?

Participants will get everything from a basic fundraising program for the year, to confidence asking for big gifts, to incredibly effective marketing ideas! What a full day!

Then I fly on to San Antonio, TX to share a keynote with the San Antonio Chapter of AFP on April 9!

To register, go to:
http://afpsanantonio.afpnet.org/SA1004Luncheon.aspx

The trainings were a blast. And check out the really cool graphic the Kansas marketing folks created for the training!

"Ask Without Fear!" featured in New Zealand's Tonic Magazine!

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:53:00 +0000

It's wonderful to see how far Ask Without Fear! is traveling!

This month it was featured in Tonic Magazine, put out by the very cool New Zealand fundraising training firm Exult.

If you happen to be in New Zealand in November 2010, check out Exult's website. They're booking me for four trainings around the country!

Skowhegan Rotary 3/2 at noon

noreply@blogger.com (Marc A. Pitman, CFCC) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:13:00 +0000

I'm honored to be presenting my "Ask Without Fear in 20 minutes" at the Skowhegan Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 2 at noon.

Apparently, they meet at the Heritage House.