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Many development directors we speak with say that they need to raise more money. That’s no surprise. The part that is a surprise is that often when I ask, “What is your plan?” to reach that goal, we get an answer, but it’s not rock-solid, as this blog post by John Haydon, in eJewish Philanthropy, would suggest.

Do you have a written fundraising plan for the year? Does it have goals, metrics, and milestones? Is there a strategy that’s been approved by your managers, or your board? That’s only the first of many simple ideas you’ll find in this worthy article. If you’re looking to ground your plan in reality, these seven tips are gems.

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