Virtually every nonprofit depends on donors to achieve its mission. However, getting people to donate money to your cause isn\u2019t always easy. It requires connecting with your donors and making sure they understand the impact of their donations, among other things.<\/p>\n
It’s easy to make mistakes on your fundraising journey, whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro. Don’t worry \u2013 we have you covered with a list of the 10 most common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them.<\/p>\n
Fundraising is first and foremost about building relationships. Like all relationships, donor relationships require care and regular contact \u2013 often called stewardship<\/a> in the nonprofit world \u2013 to grow.<\/p>\n To make this process as efficient and as smooth as possible, schedule some donor “thank you” phone calls on your team\u2019s calendar every week or organize a thank-a-thon<\/a>, an office \u201cdonor calling\u201d event when you can spend the whole day calling donors to thank them. Furthermore, use social media to build authentic connections with your donors by sharing stories and inviting people to be part of them.<\/p>\n