Resource Development is a plan to get the money, in-kind contributions (stuff and services) and volunteers you need to run your organization.

Resource Development includes planning for the cash resources you need to run the organization.

Volunteers are a critical resource that should be integrated into your resource development plan.

Get it on paper. Identify where you anticipate getting your resources and the actionable steps to get there.

Grants? Maybe. Let's start the conversation by making sure you are a nonprofit and your house is in order. #nonprofits #grants #grantwriting #resourcedevelopment #funding #socialenterprise #investment

All organizations need to identify two ways to regularly and consistently get in front of new audiences to introduce the business to them (initial engagement). Following initial engagement and organizations need a tool to fully inform that audience about the organization (full engagement).

(1) Get your question scripted (Can I count on your support of $500 as we move our mission forward in 2023?) (2) Ask for a SPECIFIC amount. (3) Master the 10-second pause. Ask the question and give them time to respond.

Donor development = cultivating relationships with your investors. Make a plan in 2023 to cultivate relationships with individuals who have invested in your organization. No one gives their largest gift in their first donation/investment. Figure out what the donor is interested in, how your organization meets that interest and make a plan to grow his/her investment in 2023 and beyond.

Planned Giving - Let's Go! Planned giving is a commitment secured today to be realized in the future.

Networking = relationship building Networking well involves identifying ways to meet NEW people and developing a habit of scheduling one-on-one conversations where you can learn to like and trust people.