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Marc A. Pitman

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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 ...more

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	The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be 4.35 avg rating — 81 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ask Without Fear!: A Simple Guide to Connecting Donors With What Matters to Them Most 3.82 avg rating — 73 ratings — published 2008 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nonprofit Social Media: A beginner's guide to nurturing relationships from your desk 3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ask Without Fear for Christian Ministry: Helping you connect donors with causes that have eternal impact by Marc A. Pitman (Goodreads Author), Donna Wilson (Foreword) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fundraising Kick: A Year of Ask Kicking Ideas 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thoughts on Fundraising in the Bible it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Ask Without Fear! A simple fundraising guide to connecting donors with what matters to them most 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who's Telling YOUR Story? Storytelling for nonprofit marketing and fundraising 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Google+ for Nonprofits: A Quick Start Guide to Unleashing the Power of Google+ to Promote and Fund Your Nonprofit it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Itâs no secret that the pressure on nonprofits to prioritize financial sustainability is intensifying amid economic uncertainty. Consider the following insights from the Nonprofit Finance Fundâs research into the current economic climate in the sector:

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The Brewer's Tale: A History of the World According to Beer

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“Leaders need to consider three types of hardwiring—Behaviors, Abilities, Motivations—that work together to describe the unique gifts, talents, and spin that you can bring to work.”
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“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.”
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