Trust

We're fast approaching the end of Q4 and for many legacy fundraising departments that marks the end of the financial year.

If you're forecasting an underspend in your budget, on paper it might look virtuous but behind closed doors, it could raise eyebrows from the leadership team. 

One such concern might be ‘What does this underspend mean for securing future income from our legacy fundraising in the future?’

Don’t just rely on a few lines in an end of year report to explain what happened. Also explain what lessons were learnt if things didn't go to plan, and show how things are going to be different next year with the purpose of reinforcing trust.

Work closely with your line manager to build that trust or better still ask for the opportunity to have a conversation with key leaders.

Best of luck.