It's Never Too Late to Ask

By Jeff Jowdy

It's never too late to scour your donor records to see which of your top donors have not given this year, or given at a level commensurate with their past history or capacity, or are behind on a gift commitment.

The simple fact is — we all need to be prompted and reminded.

Asking is a natural part of a donor relationship. We invest our resources — time, money and other assets - in people and organizations we believe in wholeheartedly.

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Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.

Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.

Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.