Improving your fundraising strategies opens your organization up to accept the gifts that are available to you. Yes, you can accept one-time gifts from donors at any time. I am sure you have a snail mailbox and an online donation page. Donors can make gifts to your organization when and if they find you.
How they go about finding your organization, understanding clearly how your mission makes an impact on the community, and how to become involved can be a different story.
Will they make a second gift to you?
So, what happens it they do find you and they do make a gift? Would they give again? Did their gift giving experience give them the confidence to stay engaged? Perhaps, yes. Do you want to hope for the gift or prepare for it? Do you want to confidently look at your numbers and understand what is next for each donor? How will you connect with them? How will you share your success? Will technology start to work for you?
I am excited to help you answer YES to these questions.
We will work together to make sense of your fundraising strategies. We will work together to create a plan that works for you now and into the future.
What happens if you wait?
You might consider waiting, and I understand that. Remember, I worked in organizations with tight budgets, and everyone wore multiple “hats.” We knew that without donors and gifts, we couldn’t continue operating. Let me repeat that: we knew that without donors and gifts, we couldn’t continue operating. Ah yes, FUNDRAISING! That is exactly what you are waiting for.
FUNDRAISING! Let’s get started and move your fundraising strategies forward.