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Fundraising Tip: 3 Quick Actions for Today
These can fit into any schedule!
Pick a day. Mine was Friday.
Now with Altrui, my Fridays are housekeeping days for the business.
Back when I led fundraising efforts, it was a little different.
We all have our own rituals throughout the week, and on Fridays I liked to have a list of action items for the day. I tried not to schedule any off-property meetings and focused on one thing: donor relationships.
Three actions consistent for Fridays with me were:
Call a donor. Or several donors. Not a donor who is getting close to their time for the annual donation. A donor who you just want to say hi and thank you to.
Do a site tour with a donor. Some of you might not have this option. In that case invite a donor for a coffee. Yes, face to face time with the donor is the key here.
Spend some time on your next current-donor mail appeal. It might not be for another few months, but some creative time spent today will totally pay off. Remember, donor-centered.
