Free Webinar TOMORROW: Finish Strong

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"

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

   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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!"

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.