Mid-Year Donor Report 2010

Hello Friends and Family,

I’ve made it half way through my fourth year now, and I wanted to give you an update on how the support raising is going.

I always have two numeric goals when it comes to fundraising, and one connecting goal.

Goal number one - raise my budget for the year, which is usually my salary plus a little bit more. Last year, I raised about 80% of my budget, and I’m really working hard at hitting the 100% mark this year.

Goal number two - have at least 100 donors giving to my budget. Last year, I had 92 different donors, so I set a new goal this year to add 30 new donors. Counting for the fact that I’ll probably lose a few donors, if I add 30 new donors, I should have at least 100 donors for 2010. This is a critical mark that I have to make. I have already added 15 new donors this year, and I’m working toward another 15. Several new donors could only give a moderate amount, but they still count as a new donor whatever the amount may be.

If you’ve been thinking of making a donation, but thought your amount wouldn’t add up to help enough, please understand, it all adds up and every little bit helps. Donations can be monthly or annually, whatever is good for you. Besides, even a little bit helps me to achieve my 100 donor goal for the year. This way, I’m concentrating on connecting with donors, as opposed to connecting with dollars.

Goal number three – connecting with donors. It’s sitting and talking to donors who are helping our cause. Some donors are struggling with their own finances or family issues, so talking and praying with them is a way for me to help the donor who is helping me. I pray that all is going well for you and your family. If not, let me know and we’ll pray about it with you.

Any questions or comments, please let me know.

Jeff Juhala