Many nonprofits operate without a concrete fundraising plan. There may be a committee here, a letter sent there, and then the “panic mode” sets in to try and find the cash to keep the doors open. Running an unorganized and unplanned fundraising operation is a recipe for stress, headaches, and ultimately…financial ruin. How do you avoid this fate? A well-organized fundraising plan will focus your efforts, map your fundraising calendar, and develop meaningful benchmarks to let you and your board know you are on track to success. KEY TAKEAWAYS: -Forming Your Plan – Keep it strategic -The Anatomy of a Fundraising Plan – Goals, tactics, and more -Assessing the Plan – There’s more to measure than just the dollars -Signs of a Good Plan – Write, refine, repeat PRESENTED BY Jenni Collins Executive Director Madison Public Library Foundation, Hosted by Kirsten Houghton, CPA, MBA, SVA Nonprofit Services and Kris Ashe, Park Bank