Time Management tips for super busy fundraisers

Fundraising can be fun and exciting. It’s also challenging and stressful, particularly when it comes to managing time and meeting deadlines. If this is something you struggle with, it’s important to reassess your approach. Time management, from a fundraising perspective, requires strategy and focus. It’s not something that’s just going to happen without any intentionality.

Charity Quotes

Everyone can make a difference and Charity quotes are a great way to inspire people  Use these inspirational words to enthuse and motivate your supporters and volunteers. Include them in your posters, flyers, websites, leaflets, e-zines and charity newsletters. “We make a living by what we get,But we make a life by what we give.”Winston

Fundraising Productivity

As a professional fundraiser, there is a constant temptation, and sometimes expectation, to try to raise funds in every possible way.  For most of the charities, fundraising is the spine of operations. As all good fundraisers know, raising money requires heavy-duty attention to ROI – return on investment. And the stakes go up when you’re

Consistency

Consistency is the key to success. It leads to habit building. Habits forms actions that we take every day. And yes, action leads to Success. “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” – Anthony Robbins Success is a journey. You’ve to be consistently always

Presence

What can you do to develop a sense of presence? •First, look and act professional at all times. •Dressing for success is important for the development professional because you will be very visible in the community. •Being well dressed and well groomed will give you a sense of pride and confidence that is necessary for

Perseverance

Have you ever asked what successful individuals all have in common ? They have learned to develop perseverance in order to achieve their goals in life. What is Perseverance? Perseverance is the persistence in working on your goal despite facing many obstacles. It can also be defined as the act of working towards your dreams/goals despite delayed success. Each of

High Energy

Having high energy seems like a natural for some people, whereas for others, it may require some work. But energy can be built by following some of the advice mentioned earlier. Eating right, exercising and relieving stress by taking time off can help boost your energy. I am a high-energy person. But I haven’t always

Love the Work

“I’m here in this profession because it’s joyful. I help facilitate joy and passion and meaning in people’s lives.” To be successful in fundraising you have to be personable. You have to be able to talk to people, to get them to trust you in order to trust the cause. So it’s really important that

High Expectations- Comfort Zone vs. Growth Zone

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; when we treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be, we make him what he should be.— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe When was the last time you raised your expectations—not of someone else but of yourself? If

Concern for People

Being kind and having concern for others can strengthen your relationships and sense of satisfaction in life. Concern for Others is about caring enough — or having the time and energy you need to care enough — to skillfully empathize with others. PROFICIENCY LEVELS: Concern for Others LEVEL I• Shows consideration towards others especially during their difficult