BlogLog: The How and Why of a Fundraising Plan

Before you implement a plan, you need to have everything in place so that your plan is effective. There are 3 basic things you need before you begin to plan. You must know:

• Your organizational strategic direction.

• Your organizational goals for the year.

• Your revenue/expense history and budget.

Gathering information before you start will help you create a fundraising plan that is supportive of your organization’s overall goals and needs. Once you have a handle on the big picture, you can put together a fundraising plan that will help keep you on track for the year.