Stop Talking About What's Next in Fundraising

Whenever I go to a fundraising conference or meet with other fundraisers, one question that, without fail, comes up is, "What’s next in fundraising?" It’s like we are hoping for someone to wave a magic wand and say, "Hey, guys! Here is the next big thing that will raise all the funds you will ever need! Ta-dah!"

But, what I have realized is this: We already are doing what’s next in fundraising!

Fundraisers are a group of inventive, creative and enthusiastic individuals who are excited to try new things and see if they work for their missions, and we already are looking ahead to see how fundraising might look in the future.