1. Work from your strengths.

2. Learn the CFC game—what the rules are, and how to play.

3. Use all twelve months of the year.

4. Understand why the CFC is the most donor friendly means of contributing in the world, and how to use that fact to help your non-profit to both “grow givers” and “grow the pie.”

5. Learn how to get maximum benefit from the “Resource Pyramid Tetrahedron (three-sided pyramid).” Use the CFC to generate other resources in addition to money:

-volunteers

-information

-market research

Integrate your non-profit’s CFC program as part of your non-profit’s leadership development program.

6. Use the tools of the twenty-first century.

7. Say “Thank You” early and often.