Fundraising

I was at this fundraising workshop all day today, part of the Summer session put on by Management and community development department of the Concordia University.

We had a diverse group of people from Hockey, Hatian orphanage, Cancer patient support, etc.

It was interesting to find out that we are doing mostly the right thing except for the part of acknowledging and upgrading donors. I was frightened at the thought of being the fundraiser day in and day out as a job. I wasn't sure if I could handle it. But then that is where I want to be powerful and effective. Because that would be the key to the kingdom. Maybe this is just a young conversation to be upgraded.

Well the session was animated and not a second was dull. The group was dynamic and no sappy noise was to be found.

I'm empowered to go back to the basics. Great letter, great phone call, have a meeting and have a powerful ask.

The job of the fundraiser is to acknowledge and cultivate. Always to have 7 ways to thank them. I'm going to be that person.