5 Opportunities to Increase Your Fundraising Impact
For some of us, this marks the halfway point of a fiscal year — for others, the beginning of a new fiscal year. In any case, July is an excellent opportunity to evaluate and benchmark for the next six months.
"Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of," Benjamin Franklin advised.
Block an hour a day for five days to evaluate and set or revise goals and plans to achieve them. Get away from your home or office — isn't it amazing how a change of environment and less distractions can stimulate our thinking? I always come away from a trip — especially a plane flight — with lots of new insight and ideas.
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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.
