Blackbaud has produced a tip sheet highlighting 7 common fundraising myths, such as ‘Operating with minimal overhead is best’ and ‘Running a charity is not like running a business’, and explains exactly why they are myths. You can download it without charge from https://www.blackbaud.co.uk/industry-insights/resources/7-tips-for-building-a-revenue-wise-fundraising-strategy.
If you are a fundraiser, your job could be made easier if you can encourage your Board to work through this list and challenge any spoken or unsaid assumptions.
If you are a Board member or CEO, your fundraising could be even more productive if you are prepared to critically examine the truth, or otherwise, of the myths in your organisation (and don’t forget to involve your fundraisers!).