11 Commandments of Fundraising, Part 3

Over the last two weeks, I've shared the first seven of my 11 commandments for fundraising. Two weeks ago, I discussed the first four:

1. Thou shalt not "take time off."
2. Thou shalt not ignore all the options available to you.
3. Thou shalt not bore.
4. Thou shalt not pander to.

Last week, I covered three more commandments:

1. Thou shalt learn from others, but never assume.
2. Thou shalt not muddle your "ask."
3. Thou shalt write like people speak.

Following are the remaining four commandments that can help you apply best practices and time-tested strategies in your fundraising — and avoid the mistakes that undermine our best efforts.