{"id":1479,"date":"2021-04-23T18:18:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T18:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fundsnetservices.com\/fi\/?page_id=1479"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:26:34","slug":"the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-fundraising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fundsnetservices.com\/fi\/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-fundraising\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Fundraising"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page specific custom CSS plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.wp-block-audio{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.wp-block-audio audio{width:100%}blockquote,blockquote.wp-block-quote{font-size:130%;line-height:1.5;margin:32px 0;padding:12px 18px;border-left:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)}.wp-block-quote:not(.is-large):not(.is-style-large){padding-left:18px;border-left:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)}.wp-block-quote cite,.wp-block-quote footer,.wp-block-quote__citation{display:block;color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:12px}.wp-block-quote cite::before,.wp-block-quote footer::before{content:'\u2014 '}.wp-block-button{position:relative;box-sizing:border-box}.wp-block-button.alignwide a{display:block}.wp-block-code,code,pre{color:#666;font-family:Courier,sans-serif;line-height:1.4;margin:32px 0;padding:12px;border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.24);box-shadow:inset 0 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12);box-sizing:border-box;border-radius:3px}.wp-block-cover,.wp-block-cover-image{margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:32px}.wp-block-cover-image.has-background-dim,.wp-block-cover-image.has-background-dim h2{color:#fff}.wp-block-gallery .blocks-gallery-item{margin-left:0;margin-right:0;padding:0}.wp-block-gallery .blocks-gallery-image{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.wp-block-gallery .blocks-gallery-image figcaption,.wp-block-gallery .blocks-gallery-item figcaption{box-sizing:border-box}.wp-block-image{max-width:none;margin:32px auto;padding:0}.wp-block-image.aligncenter,img.aligncenter{display:block;margin:12px auto;padding:0}.wp-block-image.alignnone,img.alignnone{display:inline;margin:12px 0;padding:0}.wp-block-image.alignright,img.alignright{display:inline;margin:16px 0 16px 24px;padding:0}.wp-block-image.alignleft,img.alignleft{display:inline;margin:16px 24px 16px 0;padding:0}table,table.wp-block-table{width:100%;text-align:left;margin:32px 0;padding:0;box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:3px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);border-spacing:0;border-radius:4px}table form,table li,table p,table ul{margin:6px 0;padding:0}table tfoot,table thead,table.wp-block-table tfoot,table.wp-block-table thead{border:1px solid #ddd;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)}table tbody tr:nth-child(odd){background:rgba(0,0,0,.04)}table th,table.wp-block-table th{font-size:1.1rem;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0;padding:12px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);box-sizing:border-box}table td,table.wp-block-table td{padding:12px;margin:0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);box-sizing:border-box}table.wp-block-table.is-style-stripes{border-collapse:collapse}table.wp-block-table.is-style-stripes td{border:1px solid #ddd;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12)}<\/style>\n<p>We asked a number of fund-raising professionals and experienced volunteers what they thought were the most important traits an individual\/group should possess to be successful at fund-raising.<\/p>\n<p>Here is their list, which we found coincides nicely with Stephen Covey&#8217;s well known theories detailed in his best-selling book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.com\/the-7-habits\/\">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"habits-of-highly-effective-fundraising\">Habits of Highly Effective Fundraising<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"be-proactive\">Be Proactive<\/h3>\n<p>Motivated fundraisers are successful fundraisers. Truly motivated volunteers never wait to be asked. They&#8217;re often the first to identify the fact that the playground needs repair or the media center needs more books. Likewise, they&#8217;re usually the first to take action to meet those needs.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"begin-with-the-end-in-mind\">Begin with the end in Mind<\/h3>\n<p>Successful fund-raising projects and the people who drive them are supremely goal-oriented. They are, from beginning to end, focused on the reason why the group is fund-raising and take every opportunity to remind volunteers of why they are fund-raising.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"put-first-things-first\">Put first things first<\/h3>\n<p>Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities without losing track of the details, is one of the most common traits found in successful fund-raising chairpersons. Good math skills and comfort in handling money also are important.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"think-win-win\">Think win-win<\/h3>\n<p>Successful fund-raising programs have at their core a trusting relationship between the volunteer at the helm of the fund-raising drive and the company\/company representative with whom they are working. It&#8217;s what Covey describes as the &#8220;you help me, I help you&#8221; concept. If the fund-raising sponsor and the professional they&#8217;ve hired both believe in this concept, the non-profit group will benefit.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"seek-first-to-understand-then-to-be-understood\">Seek first to understand, then to be understood<\/h3>\n<p>When problems arise (and they always do), it&#8217;s great if the person at the helm is unflappable with good people skills. Effective fundraising chairs are good listeners, therefore, excellent communicators and problem solvers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"synergize\">Synergize<\/h3>\n<p>The whole is greater than the sum of its parts; therefore, successful fund-raising coordinators are good at team-building and understand the importance of a diverse committee. Work to make sure that each member&#8217;s strengths offset the weaknesses of others, with a good mix of new and experienced volunteers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sharpen-the-saw\">Sharpen the saw<\/h3>\n<p>Exhausted volunteers are commonplace. To stay fresh, keep a good balance between the professional, family and volunteer parts of your life. Heading up a fund-raising drive can be time consuming. Prepare for it. And always have a backup &#8212; someone in training ready to take over when your job is done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We asked a number of fund-raising professionals and experienced volunteers what they thought were the most important traits an individual\/group should possess to be successful at fund-raising. Here is their list, which we found coincides nicely with Stephen Covey&#8217;s well known theories detailed in his best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 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