Take it from a Good Goy

Many people view fundraising as a technical skill. Marc Pitman sees it as something far deeper.In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Marc Pitman to explore the approach, communication, and spiritual principles behind effective fundraising. Marc reflects on his journey from studying Jewish relations and leadership to becoming a respected fundraising coach working with Shluchim today.The discussion revisits a defining moment from one of Marc’s early fundraising boot camps for Shluchim, where a question about donor rejection transformed into a powerful conversation about HaShem as the true provider. That moment became a turning point for many attendees, helping them move from feelings of embarrassment and limitation toward confidence, dignity, and purpose in fundraising.Marc also shares how learning from the Rebbe’s teachings, Tanya, Hayom Yom, and years of interaction with Shluchim have shaped his own worldview and spiritual growth. He explains why fundraising can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth when leaders fully believe in their mission and recognize the value they bring to the world.The conversation also explores a practical challenge many Shluchim face: communicating impact to donors. Marc explains why donors respond more deeply to emotional clarity and meaningful stories than to raw numbers and reports alone.This episode is a thoughtful exploration of fundraising, identity, leadership, and the privilege of supporting Shlichus with confidence and joy.Guest: Marc A. Pitman, CSP®, is an internationally recognized fundraising coach and nonprofit leadership trainer. For more than twenty years, he has been equipping nonprofit boards and staff with the confidence and skills to ask for major gifts without fear. He is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector, hailed by The Atlantic as “1 of 5 philanthropic blogs fundraisers need to read.”