No One Is 'Off the Hook' From Fundraising
One reason some executives feel uncomfortable simply saying “thank you” is that they feel like there should be a further agenda. If you feel this way, try thanking donors by reporting back on what their generosity has accomplished. As the chief executive, you should be able to ask your development team to prepare a report on what a person’s donation has helped your nonprofit accomplish.
- 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!
