Hey friends,
I've teamed up with my friends at DOT Drives to bring you a 3-part series focused on the importance of culture in a fundraising organization, and how this will attract major givers.
If you missed part 1, we shared DOT's DNA framework to help you build a solid foundation. Catch up here.
Now, let’s talk about a very practical step that you can take this week to start seeing the ball move down the field!
Enjoy Part 2 of 3!
- Emily Fitchpatrick, Flagship Equip
How To Build A Powerful Fundraising Culture To Attract Major Givers
Your team’s culture is key to success. The way you keep your team inspired and engaged will determine the level of your success. So what’s a strategy to keep your team fired up?!
Hold a weekly accountability meeting! This might sound overly simple, but the simpler the better.
During this meeting, which should have everyone involved in fundraising or development at any level in the room (or Zoom), start by taking a look at your fundraising efforts from an organizational level.
Review your SMART funding plan goals.
Where are you on track, off track?
If you need help setting SMART funding plan goals, here's a free resource from Flagship.
Better yet... take the Flagship course on developing a SMART funding plan for just $19. You'll learn to create your own plan with a customizable template, tips to engage your board, how to calculate costs per life served and more. Click here to enroll.
After you’ve all had a chance to look at your fundraising from the organizational perspective, filter down to the individual level and allow everyone a few minutes to walk through their “Pipeline.” Let them express situations where you can celebrate a victory as a team. Allow your team members to ask for help or prayer about specific events in real time. Allow your team to collaborate by discussing the current needs and see where different relationships may be leveraged.
This applies what we call “subtle accountability.”
If you know that every week you have to go through your progress, hold ups and everything in between in front of the team you’re going to be fired up to make some calls and set some meetings!
If you don’t have a Pipeline process you’re leaving money on the table! The only way to deliver a consistent experience to your Major Givers is through a process. The simple, collaborative Pipeline provided by Dot Drives is all you need to keep your whole team’s eye on the development and engagement ball.
Take a test drive and see the power of the DOT pipeline. Click here to schedule.
Did you know Flagship now offers 3 programs to help you become fully equipped and fully funded?
Flagship Fundraising Academy is a virtual group coaching program designed to equip nonprofit leaders with proven strategies and best practices in fundraising and development, bringing radical change through radical generosity for the glory of God.
Registration is now open for our Fall 2020 Semester. We are offering a 25% tuition discount for nonprofits with a budget under $300,000. Register here.
The Anchor Program is a highly structured, outcome driven individual coaching program taking you through a proven 4-step process. We will help you build capacity to reach your fullest potential and make a lasting impact in the cause God has placed in your heart. Contact Taylor@FlagshipEquip.com to discuss.
The Fair Winds Program provides implementation and management of a successful fundraising program as we embed a Flagship Development Officer (FDO) into your nonprofit culture. We raise funds alongside of you while strengthening donor relationships for transformational Kingdom impact. Contact Rebecca@FlagshipEquip.com to discuss.
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