Celebrate Organizational Wins

Fundraisers have a lot of disappointment in their jobs with lots of rejection, stories of client need, and the financial pressure of the organization on their shoulders, in a climate of increasing competition and dwindling resources. For our own emotional health, we need to celebrate our wins when we get them.

It's too easy to get bogged down in your client's needs and the financial burden of raising sufficient revenue to meet those needs. Rather than focusing on the gifts that got away, take some time to celebrate you and all the good you have done and will continue to do for your clients, community, and the world.