An Interview With Meryl Sheriden, Chief Development Officer, Horizons for Homeless Children

FS: What advice would you give to organizations similar to yours, in size and annual operating budget?

MS: My advice is to believe in your mission and present it with passion! Never lose sight of your donors and their interests. Stewarding donors is essential in charitable work. Our donors are loyal supporters who want to know what is going on at all times in our organization. They want to feel assured that their dollars are well-spent and that our programs are healthy. We never miss an opportunity to invite them to see our programs firsthand, volunteer with us or attend an event.