New Year’s resolutions for fundraisers

The beginning of the new year marks an opportunity for fundraisers to catch their breath after the hustle and bustle of year-end appeals. Now is the time to reflect on the year behind and adjust or expand development efforts in the year ahead. We’ve gathered some of our blog articles together to help you brainstorm and make plans for your new year’s resolutions:

If you’re itching to get organized, check out these resources:

• Gear up to be a happy, productive fundraiser in the year ahead
• What’s the best way to organize your campaigns, funds, and appeals?
• 5 tips for preparing your database for the year ahead
• Not yet using a donor management system? Now is a great time to consider moving to one.

Do you want to improve or expand your fundraising efforts this year? Here are tips to help you do just that:

• Learn why welcoming new donors is so important.
• A planned giving program can be a tremendous addition to your development efforts. Here’s how to start a planned giving program…without a planned giving officer.
• Aiming to bolster your organization’s budget with grant funding? Learn 6 simple ways to strengthen your grant applications.
• For tips on creating a development plan, here’s a guide on how to plan your way to fundraising success.
• Will your organization participate in an online giving day this year? We offer tips on how to make each giving day better than the last and planning your strategy for retaining donors after a giving day.
• Show your donors some extra love this year! Check out these awesome stewardship ideas that will wow your donors.
• If the new year marks an anniversary year for your organization, learn how to make the most of that milestone.
• Replacing staff takes a huge amount of time and energy. If you’re an executive director or you supervise employees, consider these budget-friendly tips to retain nonprofit employees.

Conclusion

Finally, if you’re seeking fresh perspectives, get inspired by these thought-provoking books for fundraisers. And, whatever your goals are for the year ahead, we wish you a year of successful fundraising!