Fundraising Initiatives Prioritization Template

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In the competitive landscape of education and research institutions, effective fundraising is key to success. This template helps you prioritize your fundraising initiatives based on importance and urgency, ensuring that critical and time-sensitive tasks are handled promptly.

By using the Priority Matrix, you can streamline your fundraising efforts, maximize donor engagement, and drive essential funding for your institution's goals.

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Proposed Tasks

Important & Urgent

  • Major Donor Meeting due in 2 days
    ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Review donor history ☐ Outline meeting agenda
  • Monthly Fundraising Report due in 5 days
    ☐ Compile data ☐ Analyze trends ☐ Prepare report
  • Prepare for Board Meeting due in 1 week
    ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Compile necessary documents
  • Coordinate with Marketing for Campaign Promotion due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Discuss campaign objectives ☐ Outline promotional needs
  • Alumni Event Planning due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Select venue ☐ Prepare guest list ☐ Arrange logistics
  • Prepare Quarterly Budget Report due in 1 month
    ☐ Compile financial data ☐ Prepare report

Important & Not Urgent

  • Research Potential Grant Opportunities due in 1 month
    ☐ Identify suitable grants ☐ Prepare proposal drafts
  • Plan Fundraising Campaign due in 2 months
    ☐ Design campaign strategy ☐ Identify target audience ☐ Set fundraising goals
  • Review Fundraising Strategies due in 2 months
    ☐ Evaluate current strategies ☐ Identify areas for improvement
  • Endowment Fund Review due in 3 months
    ☐ Analyze fund performance ☐ Prepare financial report
  • Plan Donor Recognition Event due in 3 months
    ☐ Finalize guest list ☐ Plan event program
  • Annual Fundraising Gala Planning due in 4 months
    ☐ Finalize theme ☐ Secure sponsors ☐ Arrange logistics

Not Important & Urgent

  • Schedule Follow-up with Previous Donors due in 1 week
    ☐ Prepare update reports ☐ Schedule calls or meetings
  • Create Donor Thank You Letters due in 1 week
    ☐ Personalize letters ☐ Mail letters
  • Update Fundraising Database due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Input new donor data ☐ Review data for accuracy
  • Review Donor Feedback due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Compile feedback ☐ Analyze feedback
  • Staff Training on Fundraising Techniques due in 1 month
    ☐ Identify training needs ☐ Arrange for training

Not Important & Not Urgent

  • Attend Networking Event due in 1 day
    ☐ Prepare business cards ☐ Identify key attendees
  • Update Website with Recent Achievements due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Compile achievements ☐ Coordinate with web team
  • Revise Fundraising Brochure due in 1 month
    ☐ Review current content ☐ Update with recent achievements