Narrow the Focus
This weekend a colleague asked for advice. He had asked committee members to reach out to 25 individuals on behalf of a fundraising project. He was following this model because he had encountered it as a volunteer.
We prefer a more manageable approach. Ask volunteers — and especially volunteer and staff leadership — to focus on the things that only they can do and the things that they can do best.
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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.
