Fundraising is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Cindy Sweeney

Published on: 25/02/2025

If you’ve ever trained for a marathon (or even just watched one), you know that it’s not about how fast you start—it’s about how long you can keep going. The same is true for fundraising. There are moments of excitement and momentum, but also long stretches where progress feels slow, and challenges pile up. So, how do you push through when fundraising gets tough?