5 Fundraising Mistakes You May Be Making

As a leader of a nonprofit organization, you have no shortage of responsibilities on your plate, such as structuring your team, establishing new organizational processes, and driving your nonprofit’s vision. Handling all of these could feel like a daunting task. Well, you’re not alone.

Here are the 5 of the most common fundraising mistakes that you may be making:

1. Not Fostering Relationships with Current Donors. Your current donors are the most dependable sources of revenue that your organization has.
2. Lack of a Documented Fund Development Plan and Process. A way that you can start building a fund development plan “the right way” is by teaming up with a nonprofit strategic planning consultant.
3. Failing to Explain the “Why” In Your Organization. Having a clear vision and the ability to communicate it to new donors when raising funds is essential for your nonprofit organization.
4. Not Diversifying Your Fundraising Resources. To create a more viable fundraising strategy, it’s vital that you start expanding your reach beyond your current network.
5. Having No Specific Funding Asks. A better way to engage with a donor is to have a specific ask in mind, thoroughly researching your donor and finding those in alignment with your funding goals is essential.

If you’re interested in reading more about the 5 fundraising mistakes that your organization could be making, check out our full blog post!