Here are 10 things that you can start doing today in anticipation of developing a fund-raising strategy that works.
- Determine what God has called you to do and why. What’s your mission? What’s your call?
- Figure out how to communicate that in a concise, clear way.
- Calculate your realistic needs: Set some targets
- Current donors: Get closer – communicate, thank, deepen relationships
- Identify potential donors: mailing list, friends & family, churches, your networks
- Present yourself: call, visit, write, contact
- Schedule ahead in order to meet with the right people
- Present the BIG picture, then tell how you’re involved
- ASK!
- Give God praise for His provision!