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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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5 Dos & Don’ts of Effective Volunteer Recruitment

Making a good first impression matters. Your volunteer recruitment strategy can inspire someone to become a dedicated, recurring volunteer, or it can discourage would-be volunteers from applying at all. 

Effective recruitment nourishes a healthy volunteer management lifecycle, and as your volunteer program scales over time, it influences your organization’s sustainability. By creating a strong s

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“Life's short. Live passionately.”
Marc A. Pitman

“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.”
Marc A. Pitman, The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be

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