For years I designed and managed programs. These programs created both revenue and advocates.  I was a programs person  and I wore that title like a badge of courage. In reality I was a program person  AND a fund raiser.

Shut your mouth…

I know– I never had thought of myself as a fundraiser, but the reality is I was! My programs raised millions of dollars in unrestricted revenue.

I was a fundraiser

The partnerships I managed  and supported  also brought in millions of dollars while increasing our exposure and impact.

I was a fundraiser!

I supported  and partnered with individual donors, foundations and corporations. I helped to move individuals down a clear path for greater engagement and impact.

I was a fundraiser!

Her are a few things I have learned:

• The majority of donors are communitarian and investors, they tend to give towards the end of the year, for the tax write off. You need to have your ask and appeal calender set to go for the end of the year campaigns. You need to have these things in place NOW or you may miss out on much needed donations.
• You want to send your letter at the end of the year, and you want to send it on a Monday or Tuesday, so they get it by Thursday or Friday, when your donors are  in a good mood.
• Send an email to your donors the day after you send your appeal, telling them to look for it in the mail. This will be reminding them that you’ve sent the letter, and encourage them to look at it. But even emails only have a 9-15% open rate.
• Follow up- Follow up- Follow up!  Even the strongest appeal letter can be thrown in the trash unread.

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