Ask Without Fear! A simple fundraising guide to connecting donors with what matters to them most

by Marc A. Pitman

IS FUNDRAISING FUN FOR YOU?

Are your board members beating down your door with new donors that are ready to make a gift? If that's not your reality yet, international fundraising trainer Marc A. Pitman's "Ask Without Fear!" is for you!

In this fun, easy-to-read book,

- Explains in a step-by-step, easy to remember process how to build authentic relationships with your donors -- and help them connect with your cause in the way that matters most to them!

- Identifies time-tested research tools to help you plan your fundraising campaign!

- Exposes the 7 most common fundraising mistakes -- and how to avoid them!

- Shows how to become skilled at indentifying a person's personality traits and tailoring your message to fit their personality -- even on the fly!

Perfect for nonprofit employees and board members, "Ask Without Fear!" helps you move your fundraising from a static, one-way, organization-centered monologue to a dynamic, donor-centered, two-way dialogue. This book gives you the tools to raise serious money for your favorite cause!

98 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Marc is the founder of Concord Leadership Group and has served as its CEO for 20 years. Marc is executive director of The Nonprofit Academy, an advisory board member of the innovative fundraising platform Pennybridge in Orebro, Sweden, and a former advisory panel member of the Rogare Think Tank at Plymouth University, Plymouth, United Kingdom. He received his BA in history and Biblical studies from Gordon College, and he holds his masters in organizational leadership from Regent University. Marc is a Certified Franklin Covey Coach, a Certified Speaking Professional of the National Speakers Association, and president of the South Carolina chapter of the International Coaching Federation. He has appeared in or been recognized by media outlets and publications including NBC, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Success magazine, Real Simple, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy. He is the author of Ask Without Fear!®, which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. His latest book is The The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be . Marc speaks nationally and internationally on leadership, influence, storytelling, and fundraising. He is married to his best friend and is the father of three amazing kids, who, if he’s belting ’80s tunes, will deny they know him.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. I'm a 20 year veteran and I just ordered copies of this to keep on hand for board members and volunteers. I also enjoyed the later chapters and the challenge to think about my donors and their personality styles. Highly recommend!