It is almost March and your fiscal year is either winding up or winding down. Let’s do a quick goal check. Are your fundraising dollars and number of donors on track? If so, congratulations! It is cause for celebration. Keep up the good work and continue to stay focused on your priorities. If your numbers are not tracking it is time to dig a little deeper. What is your current donor retention rate? Remember, those supporters you acquired last year are going to be the most di

“You are exactly where you need to be.” This quote hangs on my office wall. It reminds me to go ‘all in’. To celebrate the truth in working hard, using the talents I have been given and uncovering possibilities. When I started Blueprint Fundraising in July 2014 I consciously changed my attitude. That meant seeing every new connection as a learning opportunity and not making assumptions when assessing situations. I now ask a lot more questions, usually of the clarifying nature