It’s very easy to fall into a fundraising slump this time of year. The holiday season is a hectic time and most of us need to take a beat afterwards to rest and recoup…and that’s okay!
One of the reasons that NEADS gives you a full 2 years to complete your fundraising is that we want you to be able to take breaks, live your life, and not have to think about fundraising all the time. We also understand that certain times of the year are more difficult than others and traditionally fundraising does become more challenging during the winter months. This makes it a good time to contemplate what you want to do next with your fundraising campaign for NEADS. You can try new methods of fundraising or re-visit former methods that you’ve had success with.
Winter can be a good time to hold small, activity based, fundraising events. These can be with your friends and family, or they can include your whole community. It’s not difficult to turn a movie night, potluck dinner, paint party, or a game night into a fundraiser. You could also hold an outdoor campfire night complete with warm drinks and smores! If you have access to a large enough space, spaghetti dinners are always popular this time of year.
For any of these events, all you need to do is ask guests for a small donation to NEADS. Most people are happy to donate a small amount for a good cause, especially If it means they get a fun night out in return. And this time of year, who isn’t looking for something fun to get them out of the house?
Winter is also a wonderful time to meet with me again! I’m always happy to meet with clients to kick around ideas and help form a plan that’s doable, and maybe even just a little bit fun. Reach out anytime. My #1 goal is to get you to your goal!
