Implement!

I am a big fan of Seth Godin.  His word for "implement" is "ship it!".  I totally agree.  Leaders use planning and meetings too often. They become smart ways to procastinate and to delay making a decision.  This comes from a fear of failure.  Many times we know what we need to do.  We just need to do it! 

I believe that if you get the right persons on the bus, in the right places (thank you "Good to Great") that you can launch a good idea at most any time in the process.   The person, the leader, can handle the challenges if and when they arise and adjust in order to position the project for the best chance at success.

What is a good way to implement a fundraising campaign?  Great question... the answer is coming soon to a blog near you. 

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Managing Internal Requests for Funding
    
Many of my colleagues in health care or hospital shops receive several requests throughout the year by directors in the various departments that serve their organization.  What is a good plan for handling those requests?

The best way I have found to do this consistently is to set a date for submissions and develop steps to the process where everyone is heard and given consideration respectfully. 

Here are some steps that may help you develop your submission plan:

1.       Create a “wish list” form

2.       Have it vetted by your CEO

3.       A couple of months prior to your budget planning have the forms filled out by your department directors

4.       The CEO then prioritizes list according to the strategic plan

5.       Then take prioritized list to your board

6.       They choose one or all of the projects for their fundraising project and assign it the time deemed necessary for successful completion

7.       You can communicate their decisions as you wish back to the directors/CEO, but do let them know of the decision(s)

8.       Develop your budget, fundraising plan for the project(s)

9.       Raise the money!

10.   Celebrate the victories.

 

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Task Forces

When there is a job or task to do around your shop, I encourage you to use a task force.  Task forces are created to do a specific thing, then they disband and the members can be utilized for something else that is meaningful.

Create task forces for evaluation of existing fundraising methods, to try out new things, and to build streamlined systems for your best practices.

Find great people and turn them loose!