Low-level anxiety. Almost, but not quite depressed.  Those are often the signs of knowing that there are things you have to do, but you can't find the time to get them done.   I know those feelings well.  The only cure is to sit down (or go out) and do those things.  One thing I've found helpful is to simply write a to-do list and get it under control.  Oftentimes, you'll see that it isn't quite as much as you thought, and really, you can get it all accomplished.  What are your strategies for keeping that anxiety at bay?  Send me an email and let me know.  I'll share your best answers.

Last month, I asked what your biggest challenge is-and what you think you need to do to conquer it.  The newsletter went out just after Haiti was hit with a major earthquake.  As one of my readers ruefully wrote, "I don't want to sound unfeeling, but the massive outpouring of support makes me fear for what we'll be able to raise in the next several months."  Have any of you noticed an impact (pun unintended!)?

Others commented on the continuing economic situation and the fact that too many people continue to be without jobs.  Even when people find new jobs, philanthropy is often the last thing to be resumed. 

All of which makes fundraising ever more important.  And yet, fundraising is one of those things that nonprofit leaders too often are too busy to get to.  My weekly blog, Too Busy To Fundraise, addresses just that issue.  If you're not already, you may want to become a subscriber.  Check it out at http://toobusytofundraise.com