What If Leadership Is NOT Entirely on Board with a Donor-Centered Program?
First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You
I’m frustrated. I’m personally off track on some tasks I need to do. I also have colleagues who are off track on their work, and stuff is getting “pushed” further down the path.
Maybe you experience this as well. There are times during the year when I feel like I’m really “on it,” and I’m meeting my deadlines, focused, and the work production is excellent. Then there are other times during the year where I get distracted because there seems to be so much going on at one time. I lose my focus, and it’s hard to feel productive.
I’m kind of in one of those times right now. A lot is happening all at once. I’m guessing that you may be in a similar situation. As a major gift fundraiser, this time of year is crazy. The pressure you have to make your year-end goals is tough, let alone all you have planned with donors and the rest of your life right now.
Even if you have a revenue goal and plan for every donor, you’ve tiered them, and you’ve adopted The Veritus Way of major gifts – it’s still possible to get distracted at times.
Here are some ideas I got from LifeHack.org on How to Not Get Distracted: 10 Practical Tips to Sharpen Your Focus. I’ll give a few that I find really helpful.
Hey, I actually feel more focused as I write about being distracted. If you’re feeling distracted during this time of year, pause, think about what you’re doing, go back to the plans you made, and refocus your time and energy. You’ll feel better at the end of the year when you’ve been able to complete those plans. I know I will.
Jeff
First in a Series: What Should I Do If…? A Six-Part Series Inspired by You
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