Nonprofit

Fundraising Tip — In-Person Meetings Mean A Lot

After several face-to-face meetings in the last two weeks, I have been re-convinced of their power!

Author about to meet with a donor. Photo credit: Author

I am towards the end of a two-week roadtrip to meet with Altrui clients and talk about current fundraising efforts. I’m meeting with clients I have worked with for a year or two, new clients, and even potential clients.

They are all nonprofits whose missions are in my heart. I love working with them. Before this trip I would have said that I am in great relationship with each of them.

Now, after face-to-face meetings, meals, and even a hike, I can say that the relationships are spectacular, and stronger than ever.

Some of my clients are having difficult times. Not necessarily with fundraising, but with other parts of being staff of a nonprofit. Seeing the emotion in their faces while talking about what was going on, and them being able to see my continuous empathy, oh my goodness!

It was amazing.