So ... You're a Fundraiser!
Well, you got a job in fundraising. Organization, communication and continual learning will really make you a fundraiser.
- Write down all of the things you have to do. Everything. Even nonwork-related things. Just get it all out on paper.
- Separate personal and work-related to-dos into two lists.
- Separate specific actions and projects (requiring three or more specific actions).
- Using the principle of the assembly line, divide your work so it can all be accomplished with the least amount of distraction and highest efficiency.
- Break up your day into five mini-days. For example:
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Write marketing copy for appeal letters, website or other PR tools.
- 10 a.m. to noon: Make phone calls to donors.
- Noon to 2 p.m.: Lunch and meet with colleagues/mentors.
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Research grants.
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Answer e-mails.
What do you need?
Figure out what you need to be successful. This is the beginning of your development plan. Do you need a second person to help you? Do you need an events consultant? Do you need an approved marketing budget? Do you need more priorities set from your boss? Do you need a higher ratio of compliments to criticisms? Do you need your boss to meet with you weekly? Monthly? What’s your communication style? Do you prefer e-mail? Telephone? In-person?
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