Oct 23 • General discussion
Finish Strong 2025
Today at 3pm Eastern we discuss how you will FINISH WELL in 2025, specifically providing the structure and accountability for you. Please come prepared to discuss your year end tasks. The Conscious Impact Leader link to the call is Link: https://www.skool.com/live/t39CB5bPGjC See you today! Please make a comment on your Finish Well priorities!
YEAR-END FUNDRAISING
- The 72-Hour Rule – 30% of annual giving happens in December. 10% happens in the last 3 days. If you're not planning now, you're leaving money on the table.
- Gratitude Before the Ask – Steward existing donors first. A personal thank-you call or video this week can double your December conversion rate.
- Tell One Story Well – Stop telling your entire mission. Pick one impact story, one life changed, one measurable win. Make it repeatable across every channel.
- Recurring Revenue Wins – Monthly giving programs outlast one-time campaigns. Offer a simple "sustainer" option before year-end.
TAX PLANNING FOR BUSINESSES
- Q4 Estimated Payments Due Jan 15 – Don't get caught short. Review your liability now, not in December panic mode.
- Accelerate Deductions – Prepay expenses, donate equipment, fund retirement accounts. Legal moves that lower taxable income before Dec 31.
- Charitable Giving Strategy – Business owners: QCDs, DAFs, and in-kind contributions aren't just tax moves—they're legacy plays.
EXPENSE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET DISCIPLINE
- Audit What's Not Working – Cut subscriptions, renegotiate contracts, cancel what didn't move the mission forward.
- Document Everything – Grants, compliance, audits—clean financials now save you thousands in Q1.
- Set 2026 Baseline Early – Don't wait until January to budget. Lock in your operating model before the year turns.
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