Strategic Start to 2014

by Mark Dreistadt | Jan 2, 2014 | Leadership

The beginning of every year is a time of personal reflection and resolution. Are you doing the same for your organization or ministry? Here are a few thoughts to consider as you begin the New Year. By considering these items now, you can have your best year ever in 2014!

Break your 2014 revenue forecast down into quarterly and monthly goals.
Review your monthly and quarterly goals regularly.
What you will do to improve your fundraising knowledge in 2014?
What can you do to improve your organization’s fundraising program?
What new fundraising channels will you use in 2014?
How can social media help grow your donor base?
What is your organization’s process to turn prospects into givers, givers into donors, and donors into partners?
What will you do to ensure you are honoring your donors and adding value to their lives?
How many new donors will you bring on in 2014? How will you do it?
How much budget will you allocate to donor acquisition? How will you use the budget most effectively?
How many lapsed donors will you revive in 2014? What do you need to do to make that happen?
What do you need to do to increase your overall revenue by 10%?
What are you going to do every day to keep a positive and faith-filled attitude?
In which areas will you improve your personal, family and spiritual life?
How are you going to maximize the use of your time?
Where are you going to write all of this down so you can review and revise your plans regularly?
What will it LOOK like when you accomplish everything you have just been thinking about?
What is keeping you from starting this process right now?