Tip of the Day: Q3 is Here. Don’t Lose Steam.
Okay, team. Welcome to Q3. It’s that weird in-between season when summer laziness creeps in, but your brain is already thinking about year-end campaigns.
Here’s the truth.
Q3 is like the Wednesday of your fundraising year. You’re tired, but Friday is coming (hello, Giving Tuesday, or goodbye if you’re one of those people against it). Now is the time to double down on self-care and strategy.
Check in with yourself. Are you feeling crispy (aka burned out) already? Take a moment to review your goals and celebrate what you’ve accomplished so far. Reflect on how it’s setting you up to get where you want to be.
Map out your donor touchpoints for the next two months. Yes, even if it feels early. This isn’t about writing exhaustive emails or crafting a perfect campaign right now. Simply mapping out who you want to reach and when can reinvigorate you without draining your mental energy. It’s enough work to give you that satisfying dopamine boost from crossing something off your list, while also setting you up for future success.
And take a real break today. Eat lunch away from your laptop. Go for a walk. And give yourself grace. You got this.