In this week's video interview, I sit down with Shanon Doolittle, who helps fundraisers take better care of themselves and their donors. What sort of work habits do you have? In this video interview, Shanon discusses the importance of good work habits for successful fundraising. Interview Highlights (Transcript) Watch the full … [Read more...]
3 Ways for Fundraisers to Manage Time When Time is Tight
Today we have a question from Lacreda at a Habitat for Humanity Chapter. She says: What I need is time! As a one-person shop who handles it all -- grant writing, planning events, community outreach, data base management and the quarterly newsletters -- I feel like I juggle balls just enough to put out fires. So I don't effectively do … [Read more...]
How to Raise Major Gifts – Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
I’m going to be honest... I really didn’t feel like writing a blog post today. I have a million other things to do and I didn’t get a great night sleep. I’m more than a little cranky. I seriously considered skipping it this week. Then I thought about what I teach in terms of raising major gifts... it’s all about sticking with … [Read more...]
Do You Have Good Fundraising Habits?
Today’s question comes from John, who asks: I know I’m supposed to get out of the office and be out meeting with donors, but I am overwhelmed with paperwork and can never seem to break away. Do you have any suggestions? Share it with others -- Today’s Tweetable: Create good #fundraising #habits. Make 3 calls to donors every … [Read more...]
