First, consider this... are you as a fundraiser, also a philanthropist? We have often been taught that we are "first to give our own gift, before we ask someone else to give."
Are we so moved by the cause for which we are fundraising that we are glad and excited to support it? Or, do we feel obligated or under compulsion?
Please consider your cause. Is it huge? Does it provide beautiful solutions? If your cause is well articulated and if it is truly worthy, I believe it will stir you to give. Givers are unique, rare people (as shown by the fact that only 2.6% of Americans give to charity). Be one of them. Find or develop your cause to move you, to touch your heart. I encourage you to give generously.
Are we so moved by the cause for which we are fundraising that we are glad and excited to support it? Or, do we feel obligated or under compulsion?
Please consider your cause. Is it huge? Does it provide beautiful solutions? If your cause is well articulated and if it is truly worthy, I believe it will stir you to give. Givers are unique, rare people (as shown by the fact that only 2.6% of Americans give to charity). Be one of them. Find or develop your cause to move you, to touch your heart. I encourage you to give generously.
