The Slow and Boring Path

And not just your donors. Thank everyone. Your 
vendors, partners and colleagues. Thanking them might not seem like a big deal, but it adds dollars to your 
bottom line — and likely years to your life.

Be a cheapskate

Half the battle in fundraising is keeping costs in line with results. You can get incredible results but still end up failing because your costs erased your results. In fundraising, a penny saved truly is a penny earned.