Aug 29, 2018
Something that I noticed this year is that fundraising has been HARD. Like a LOT harder than usual. This week I'm talking about why that might be the case, how to put the fun back in fundraising, and I answer a listener question about last week's episode on rallying around a colleague in crisis. Here's why your fundraising may feel harder than usual: 1. Your list is old and outdated 2. You're trying to sell the unsellable 3. You're approaching fundraising from a place of desperation Here's how you can put the fun back in fundraising: 1. Re-think and re-tool your list, find new people to share your message with 2. Set interim goals and celebrate them 3. Surround yourself with teammates, either online or in your organization. Push each other to achieve interim goals, share ideas, and celebrate successes. If you're looking for a team to work with and push you, I'm running a Fundraising Intensive from Sept. 17-28. Think of it like fundraising camp. There is a registration fee of $89 (or $149 if you sign up after 9/4/18). Here's the link: https://virtual-executive-director.teachable.com/p/5-steps-to-fundraising-success/