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This is a short three part series on practical ways to thrive in fund development. This series will not cover self-care; however, self-care is vital. Read the first in the series here.

After we fill our generosity tank, we next need to fill our passion tank.

When we have been in a fundraising position for awhile, we can become so focused on our endless to-do lists and get disconnected from the “why” we are fundraising.

How do we re-connect?

First, what is your origin story? Why did you join the cause as a staff member, Board member or volunteer? Then, go one step further and tell your story to a fellow staff or Board member or volunteer.

Second, take time without your fundraising hat on. Just be with your organization’s mission. Spend time talking with clients, recipients, patrons. Take the time to hang with the animals. Or, visit the places or history the organization is trying to protect. Be a tourist within your organization.

Third, give a one-time donation to your organization. We are more invested when we give our own funds.

Now, if you find, after you have done these things, that you are no longer passionate about the cause, it’s okay to bless and release yourself from the organization.