In the Trenches: Nine Successful Habits of Direct-Response Fundraisers

As an agency guy, I’ve worked directly with many folks from nonprofit organizations over the last 20 years. All have been a delight to know, but some seem to struggle to get things done while others just go with the flow and never seem to break a sweat.

So, at the risk of stating the obvious, here’s a collection of what I believe are nine habits of effective fundraising managers. I can’t prove these habits will lower your blood pressure, but they sure will make your service providers want to go the extra mile for you.