Many nonprofits receive half their major donor revenue in December each year. As a result, they often wait until the fourth quarter of the calendar year to start contacting these critical donors. This approach is a mistake…
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Fit Fundraising Announces Successful Leadership Placement at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities
Fit Fundraising is pleased to announce the successful placement of Krista Gallagher Colt, CFRE as the new Chief Development Officer at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC). This placement marks an important step in strengthening the Mission’s development capacity as it continues its long-standing work of providing Christ-centered hope, housing, and restoration to individuals in the Twin Cities.
How to Navigate Your Fundraising Team in Times of Uncertainty
Navigating uncertainty isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about leading with clarity, compassion, and confidence with the people beside you. Your team is your greatest asset—cultivate them well and lean on one another even when seasons seem to be changing.
Writing Appeals in Uncertain Times
You can’t control what happens in the world or your neighborhood, but you can control what happens in your shop. Focus on your donors, what are their needs and
goals. There are always hills and valleys, the biggest drop comes when you don’t stick to the schedule. Keep asking and they will give.
Stay the Course – Development directives for turbulent times
It has been a year of starts and stops, peaks and valleys for the nonprofit industry. The year following any presidential election presents challenges for philanthropy. Changes and uncertainty do impact giving; when new administrations put new programs in place, it can take time for donors to assess and adjust accordingly.
Leading with Strategy, Not Panic, in Uncertain Times
If you’ve been in nonprofit leadership long enough, you know one thing for certain:
funding is never guaranteed. Contracts get slashed, priorities shift, and new
administrations bring new rules. The worst thing you can do? Panic. The best thing you
can do? Strategize.
Cultivating Generosity: The Spirit Behind the Seed
If you want to inspire generosity in others, one of the keys is to first live generously yourself. Generosity is not just about giving; it’s about sowing. In the parable of the sower (Matthew 13), Jesus explains how seeds fall on different types of soil—some thrive, others wither. The principle here isn’t just about crops or even people. The message in this story is about what happens when we release what we’ve been given. It is about what God adds to our efforts towards generosity.
Staying True: How Purpose Guides Us Through Uncertainty
In seasons of disruption, it’s easy to feel unsettled and even off-course. External pressures—economic, political, even organizational—can push a nonprofit to react instead of respond. Shifting priorities at the federal level and changes in funding landscapes only add to the uncertainty.
The Summer Slump is Real—Here’s How to Beat It
Make no mistake about it—giving in the summertime always declines for nonprofits and ministries. The key question every nonprofit must answer is: When does the dip begin and when does giving begin to rebound? The answer differs for every organization.
Gratitude Will Change Your Life (And Your Fundraising!)
Gratitude shouldn’t just be an occasional reaction to an especially generous gift—it should be a way of life. As Fit Fundraisers, gratitude must be more than a simple response; it should be a daily habit, intentionally woven into every interaction.
