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08/05/2026

Did you know August is Black Philanthropy Month?

In this blog post, nonprofit board expert and Q3LC alum Christal M. Cherry shares why most nonprofit leaders are overlooking black donors. And why that overlooking is hurting their nonprofit.

She also shares 7 steps you can take this month to improve your board governance, fundraising, and relationships within your community.

https://www.theboardpro.com/post/bridging-gaps-deepening-board-awareness-about-black-philanthropy

06/30/2025

June 30th: A Note to Fundraisers

As the fiscal year closes for many nonprofits, we know what that means: new goals, new expectations, and very little time to celebrate the hard work that got us here.

Back on June 30, 2011, Marc Pitman recorded a short video that still rings true today. It was, and is, a simple message:

Thank you.

If you're a fundraiser, you may not always get the spotlight. But your work fuels the mission. You make it possible for others to serve—whether that’s feeding families, protecting wildlife, advancing the arts, or any number of world-changing efforts.

So today, before the next fiscal year kicks off in full force, we want to say it again:
Thank you.

You’re making a difference. And the world needs more people like you.

You can see that original video at: https://youtu.be/_aBpY7WgHfQ?si=P-0oGw9TESsBJ82K

For many nonprofit fundraisers, June 30 marks the end of the fiscal year—and the start of a new set of goals.In this short video, fundraising coach Marc Pitm...

04/25/2024

Are you tired of getting the same objections over and over?

Or are you frozen from reaching out because you're afraid you don't have the answers to every single question people may ask?

You're not alone. And there is hope.

In this 6-minute clip from Marc A. Pitman's training on overcoming objections, he shows you how to prepare.

Get ready to show up with confidence at your next fundraising ask.

https://youtu.be/ChaSDXrMVqQ?si=o08P4ADadZzX7kMu

Want to ace those tricky objections during your presentations? Tune in to our latest video where we dive deep into strategies on how to prep for and handle c...

03/27/2024

If you're a bit like us, registering for a conference takes a lot of thought and processing.
"Will I get the value?"
"Will I have the budget?"
"Will I actually learn anything?"

Marc A. Pitman just wrote a post on 3 reasons to register for the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference this week.

And saving $1000 is not one of the top two reasons!

Read them all here:
https://fundraisingcoach.com/2024/03/27/3-reasons-to-register-for-the-nonprofit-storytelling-conference-this-week/

Struggling with whether or not to register for the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference? Here are 3 reasons to attend the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference: 1) Actionable results for fundraising & marketing;) Energizing atmosphere with passionate peers; 3) Limited spots - it will sell out. Register now...

02/16/2024

Sharing the joys of leadership and helping nonprofits fundraise effectively is a joy and a passion.

I’m grateful to Foellinger Foundation, Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Indiana Chapter, and Charitable Gift Planners of Northeastern Indiana for making this possible.

I loved that people told me they were leaving with lots of practical steps they could take.

My favorite comment came from an attendee who said she was scared that a six hour training would be boring. After six hours, she said,”Not boring!” 😂

Fort Wayne, Indiana is an amazing city. I look forward to coming back soon!

(Oh, and for the first time since Beth Ann Locke called me “the Johnny Appleseed of fundraising,” I got to actually sit with Johnny!)

12/31/2023

Do you struggle with creating a plan for your team? Why not involve them in the process?

Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach Amy Lazoff shares how she does this with her team in her post "Coffee, Calendars, and Sticky Notes: These are a few of my favorite things!"

Join Amy Lazoff for a cup of coffee as she shares how her team plans their entire year! They spend a day filling out planners with calendars, sticky notes, and lots of ideas. It's helps keep them organized and on track to achieve their fundraising goals. Grab your planner and a highlighter - you mig...

10/17/2023

"Sometimes the struggle isn’t really with getting donations. The struggle is our own self-discipline to actually do the asking."

From Marc A. Pitman's latest Fundraising Kick coaching email: