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It’s not too late to create a fundraising plan for the year

Posted March 12, 2026 by Virginia Davidson

creating a fundraising plan

A fundraising plan is one of the most important tools a fundraiser can use to guide their work.  But even if you began the new year without a plan in place, there’s still time to create one. We’ve rounded up three resources to help you put a plan together, so you can better focus your efforts to achieve your organization’s fundraising goals. And don’t worry if you’ve never created a fundraising plan before—these resources will help you create one from scratch.

3 resources to help you create a fundraising plan now

How to plan your way to fundraising success

Fundraising Plan Ideas
If you’ve never worked with a fundraising plan, this resource will help familiarize you with the concept and guide you through the process of creating one.

 

 

How to create an annual fundraising plan without feeling overwhelmed

create a simple annual fundraising planFor fundraisers struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or indecision, this resource offers practical tips from fundraising expert Sandy Rees to help you move past those challenges and create an effective plan.

 

 

Use financial statements to create a stronger fundraising plan

key financial statements for nonprofit fundraisersYour organization’s financial statements provide insights that savvy fundraisers can use to strengthen their fundraising plan. This resource shares how.

 

 

Conclusion

Without a fundraising plan to follow, you’ll have a harder time focusing your time and energy to best serve your organization. However, by creating a simple fundraising plan with the help of these resources, you can reduce stress and maximize your fundraising success.

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