Your Summer Fundraising Checklist

The "dog days of summer" are in full swing, and before you know it, Labor Day will be here. That means one thing — the busiest time of year for many nonprofits is not far behind.

The final days of summer can offer a great opportunity to try out a few things that may have been stacking up on your "new ideas" list. Whether that's dedicating time to update e-mail lists, setting up a profile on a new social-media channel or planning how to build buzz for your year-end fundraiser, the path to tomorrow's success starts today.