Quieting a Ticking Clock: Fundraising for the End of the Fiscal Year

Like it or not, June 30 is right around the corner. If this marks the end of your fiscal year, this week can be pretty stressful. What’s the best way to alleviate that stress? Activate some simple strategies to finish the year on a strong note. Here’s a simple checklist to make sure you don’t leave money on the table.

First, create a list of donors from the past three years that haven’t given this year. Next, make sure all potential prospects have been solicited. Finally, make calls to individuals with unpaid pledges.