No One Is 'Off the Hook' From Fundraising
Be prepared, some of these relationships may go nowhere. That doesn’t mean you’re doing a bad job. And it doesn’t necessarily mean the development team is doing a bad job. But you’ll find that these relationships can become some of the most rewarding parts of your work.
Fundraising isn’t just asking for money
Many CEOs I work with seem to think that 100 percent of the time they devote to fundraising should be spent asking for money. Or they feel this pressure from the board. That is a surefire way to exhaust your donors. And yourself.
- Companies:
- CompassPoint
Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP, helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching of executives, conducting high-engagement trainings or growing leaders through his ICF-accredited coach certification program, his clients grow in stability and effectiveness.
He is the author of "The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be" He’s also the author of "Ask Without Fear!"— which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish and Mandarin. A FranklinCovey-certified coach and Exactly What To Say Certified Guide, Marc’s expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world both in person and with online presentations.
He is the husband to his best friend and the father of three amazing kids. And if you drive by him on the road, he’ll be singing '80s tunes loud enough to embarrass his family!
