It’s never too late to get organized and create a fundraising communications calendar One of the secrets of successful fundraising is consistency. But if your calendar is hit and miss, or “ask for money when we’re in trouble”, you need to put some structure into your plans. Creating a communication calendar is how you do […]
It’s year-end fundraising time. But you’ll be OK!
My friends, it’s crunch time. Year-end fundraising is here. Somehow, without asking permission, the calendar has flipped to October. And if you’re a fundraiser, you know what that means, right? Year-end fundraising. Time to take a deep breath, center yourself, and get ready for year-end fundraising! Why is year-end so important? Here are some stats […]
Wear the good socks
Tell me I’m not the only one with a pair of good socks. Or maybe for you, it’s a favorite shirt. You know, the thing that fits just right, looks just right, goes with what you need it to go with? Whether to choose that favorite item is all about how soon the next laundry […]
If fundraising matters, you need to invest in it
If fundraising matters to your organization, then you must invest in it. Have you ever saved for something really important? A car, a house, an education? If you’re saving now, you’ve noticed how low interest rates are. It can be hard to see your savings grow so slowly. Your organization, if you have an endowment […]