Summer Rhythms Every Fundraiser Should Know
By John Ranheim | Chief Consulting Officer & Senior Consultant Key Takeaways Summer isn’t the season to ask, but it’s not a season to go quiet either. It’s a relationship season. Three low-lift touchpoints that keep donors engaged without an ask: a personal ministry update, a no-agenda check-in call, and a forward-looking “save the date” […]
Reframing the Fundraising Calendar: How to Turn Year-End Chaos into Year-Round Strategy
By John Ranheim | Chief Consulting Officer & Senior Consultant Key Takeaways Build your fundraising calendar around your donors’ decision-making routines rather than your own personal schedule. Capitalize on the spring months to share vision, introduce new initiatives, and present preliminary proposals. Shift away from rushed year-end solicitations to create a less stressful and more […]