6 Ways to Raise More Money in the Next 4 Weeks

Key Takeaways:

• Reconnect with Lapsed Donors:

  • Schedule meetings with donors who haven’t given in over a year; these individuals have already shown affinity for your mission and may simply need a reminder.

• Set Short-Term Goals for Volunteers:

  • Break larger fundraising goals into monthly or quarterly targets to maintain momentum and focus, such as achieving a specific dollar amount or a set number of donor asks.

• Launch a Matching Gift Challenge:

  • Use recent major gifts as leverage to encourage donations by offering a limited-time matching opportunity.

• Upgrade Current Donors:

  • Offer recognition incentives to encourage consistent donors to increase their giving levels.

• Thank Year-End Donors:

  • Personally call or meet with recent donors, especially unsolicited ones, to build stronger relationships and future support.

• Make the Ask:

  • Don’t wait for the perfect moment—engage with major donors directly and confidently.