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

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

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

Fundraiser = Hard Worker

It is definitely not a 9 to 5 job Fundraising is Hard Work. Every Fundraiser Needs That “Someone”​ in Their Corner. If you work at any one thing long enough, you get to experience both success and failure. Hopefully, you learn what works and what doesn’t work. If you are a slow learner like me,

Ability to Motivate

Learning the case for support and having passion for the mission of the organization for which one works, is the best way to successfully motivate another person to share that passion. •The ability to motivate donors, volunteers and staff is a critical key for success. •Motivating donors goes back to the integrity section. •Putting the

Born to raise

Many individuals entering the profession for the first time and those hiring their first development staff person are often not certain what qualities to look for in a development professional. Often one hears that development is really just sales or marketing. The individual or organization about to embark into the world of development needs to

Impeccable Integrity

White lies. Gossip. Unkept promises. They all cost you your personal integrity. Here’s how to earn it back. When our words don’t match our actions, we lose a measure of healthy ownership and control over our lives. Careless language undermines our relationships, chips away at our sense of self and decreases our personal power. Words