Missed Opportunities

This week I submitted a proposal on behalf of a non-profit to a local community foundation. In reviewing the non-profits past fundraising activity I noticed that they had been very successful with foundation funding in the past. However in the last two years they had not submitted any requests to those same foundations that had already proven willing to give them money.

Remember this: your funders remember you! If they like you and you prove you can spend wisely, they are likely to continue giving.

In many cases, a particular grant program has the exact same application period every year. So my recommendation to you is to put it on your electronic calendar. Outlook is the one I use. Put it in red, and set a reminder far enough out so you have plenty of time to deal with the application.

This is an organized person’s game my friends. Don’t let funds slip away because you forgot to reach out to your funding sources.

Until next time, may all your requests be granted. Brian