https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/priorities-that-move-the-needle monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/75b75bf7-10d5-40ff-988e-a24cc73d6024/Fundraising+Priorities.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fundraising Priorities That Actually Move the Needle - If your fundraising feels busy—but not especially effective—you’re not alone. Most nonprofit teams aren’t struggling because they’re not doing enough. They’re struggling because they’re doing too much of the wrong things. More emails. More events. More ideas. More urgency. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/sustainable-fundraising monthly 0.5 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/e8abdf32-c866-4619-8dd5-bb6807239559/Sustainable+Fundraising.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - What “Sustainable Fundraising” Really Looks Like - “Sustainable fundraising” is one of those phrases that gets used a lot—and defined very little. It sounds responsible. Strategic. Even reassuring. But in practice, many organizations are still operating in ways that are anything but sustainable. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/time-to-adjust-the-plan monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/ee3b033d-d8c4-4773-b683-5a43d8dc984d/Time+to+Adjust+the+Plan.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - When It’s Time to Adjust the Plan (and How to Do It Calmly) - Most fundraising plans are written with optimism. That’s not a flaw. It’s human nature. In January, we look at the year ahead and imagine what’s possible: new donors, strong campaigns, maybe a breakthrough event or two. But by March or April, reality begins to clarify things. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/how-eds-can-help monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/686d0647-5749-4973-80d5-5337e749cb8f/How+Eds+Can+Support+Fundraisers.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - How Executive Directors Can Better Support Their Fundraisers - Nonprofit fundraisers are often asked to carry extraordinary responsibility. They are expected to secure the revenue that sustains the mission. They are expected to manage events, steward donors, guide board members, and communicate impact. And they are expected to do all of this while maintaining optimism and momentum in an unpredictable funding environment. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/fundraising-in-uncertain-times-what-still-works monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/04700041-9024-45fd-bbb3-d6a05b614565/BC+Title+Graphics.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fundraising in Uncertain Times: What Still Works - The headlines are loud. Markets shift. Policy changes. Donors hesitate. Boards get nervous. And somewhere in the middle of all of it… you’re expected to “just raise more.” https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/strong-boards monthly 0.5 2026-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/0977e7d4-0438-4eac-a83a-c7b0b3a5c65f/Effective+Board+Support.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - What Strong Boards Do To Actually Support Fundraising - And yet, when you look closer, what board engagement often translates to is: Pressure. Vague expectations. Guilt-driven asks. And board members who quietly avoid development conversations. Strong boards do not operate that way. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-serving-or-draining monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/f325a07a-4964-4531-aa4a-bc2ac3fb0257/Event+ROI.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Are Your Events Serving Your Fundraising—or Draining It? - Every nonprofit I work with has at least one event they feel… complicated about. It’s beloved. It’s tradition. It’s exhausting. It’s “important.” And quietly? It might be draining your fundraising. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/why-more-donors-isnt-always-the-answer monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/7a7439eb-a160-43bb-b90f-17406b88ed84/More+Donors+Isn%27t+the+Answer.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why “More Donors” Isn’t Always the Answer - When fundraising results stall, there’s a familiar instinct at many organizations—especially at the executive level: We need more donors. More names. More volume. More activity. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/stress-reducing-systems monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/f9866a89-7e7f-4557-81d5-2ee0dca67459/Stress-Reducing+Systems.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Fundraising Systems That Reduce Stress All Year Long - Many fundraisers assume stress is just “part of the job.” Long hours, constant pivots, and a sense of always being behind are worn like badges of honor. But here’s the truth: Most fundraising stress isn’t caused by lack of effort. It’s caused by weak or missing systems.Before you make fundraising bigger, faster, or more ambitious, it’s worth asking a quieter, more powerful question: https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/clarity-to-capacity monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/3df8f49b-a7a7-4df9-8203-44ed07ec58b9/Clarity+to+Capacity.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - From Clarity to Capacity: What to Do After You’ve Taken Stock - January often invites reflection. You look at last year’s results, your current workload, what’s working, and what feels heavy. You orient. You assess. That work matters more than most people give it credit for. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-hidden-cost-of-weve-always-done-it-this-way monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/d8a8b61c-7966-4b4b-9511-82a6493aa9d5/Always+Done+It+This+Way.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Hidden Cost of “We’ve Always Done It This Way” - There’s a phrase I hear in almost every nonprofit I work with: “Well… we’ve always done it this way.” It’s usually said kindly. Sometimes defensively. Often with a sigh. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/realistic-or-hopeful monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/997d85a4-0d45-4f0a-96b0-94cec7302f97/Reality+vs.+Hope.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Is Your Fundraising Plan Realistic, or Just Hopeful? - Every January, I see the same thing happen inside nonprofit organizations. A spreadsheet is opened. Numbers are copied from last year. Percent increases are applied. And suddenly, a “plan” appears. On paper, it looks ambitious. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/what-fundraisers-actually-control monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/7d9105c3-2352-4dcc-8469-108190162cd6/What+Fundraisers+Control.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - What Fundraisers Actually Control—and What They Don’t - January has a way of turning the volume up. New goals. New pressure. New expectations—from leadership, boards, donors, and sometimes ourselves. It’s easy for nonprofit fundraisers to start the year feeling like everything is urgent and somehow also out of their control. But here’s the truth: https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/what-last-year-is-still-teaching-you monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/04726640-979c-4e61-83f7-1c9bbf594f6e/Collaboration-2.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Before You Set New Goals: What Last Year Is Still Teaching You - January has a way of rushing us. New calendars. New goals. New expectations—often layered on top of exhaustion from year-end fundraising. Before you start setting ambitious targets or rewriting your fundraising plan, I want to offer a pause. Not a stall. A pause that leads to better decisions. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/collaboration-or-distraction monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/0a11c51b-80ec-472c-99c0-dce21c3bb9a6/Collaboration.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Collaboration or Distraction? - Collaboration is one of those ideas that sounds universally good in the nonprofit sector. Shared missions. Greater impact. Pooled resources. Win-win… right? Sometimes, yes. Other times, collaboration quietly drains time, focus, and staff capacity—especially for already-overextended fundraising teams. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/plan-now-avoid-overwhelm monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/adc79a4d-9d13-4b16-add6-bba7ef1c3738/Avoid+Overwhelm+Title.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Plan Now to Avoid Overwhelm in the New Year - It’s no secret: nonprofit fundraisers carry a lot. You’re balancing year-end campaigns, donor stewardship, board expectations, events, grants, and all the “quick questions” that somehow take an hour. December can feel like a sprint with no finish line—and before you know it, January arrives, bringing new goals, new pressures, and new expectations. Here’s the good news: A little thoughtful planning now can dramatically reduce your overwhelm later. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/slow-economy monthly 0.5 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/318cfe00-ec2a-4236-8e99-d75f5392815f/Slow+Economy.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fundraising in a Slow or Chaotic Economy - Economic uncertainty can feel like a heavy fog for nonprofit fundraisers. Interest rates shift, donors pull back, budgets tighten, and the headlines seem to change by the hour. It’s enough to make even seasoned fundraisers wonder how to keep momentum strong. But here’s the good news: donors don’t stop caring during chaotic times. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-vendors monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/386e0d98-2238-40d9-9d54-88c355921ef1/EVENTS-6.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why Excellent Vendors Can Make (or Break) Your Fundraising Gala - A fundraising gala is one of the most high-stakes events on your nonprofit’s calendar. It’s not just a beautiful evening. It’s a moment of visibility, celebration, and—most importantly—philanthropic momentum. But behind the scenes, the success of your gala rests heavily on something that often goes overlooked: Your vendors. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/you-need-a-content-file monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/ed76a15a-2c68-46e2-9a01-4a95fa238dbb/IMG_0116.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - You Need A Content File - If you’ve ever sat down to write a donor email or social media post and found yourself staring at a blank screen, you’re not alone. Every nonprofit fundraiser knows that content—photos, stories, quotes, stats, graphics—is the lifeblood of good communication. But when deadlines hit or your to-do list explodes, finding that perfect story or image can feel impossible. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/why-gratitude-is-important monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/d3274352-fddc-47fc-a91e-012bcf417665/Power+of+the+Pivot-2.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why Gratitude Is Important - November always reminds us to slow down and notice what’s good. But for fundraisers, it’s also one of the busiest times of the year — appeal letters, Giving Tuesday, year-end campaigns, donor thank-yous, and event planning all compete for our time and energy. So, how can you pause for gratitude when your to-do list is longer than ever? https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-power-of-the-pivot monthly 0.5 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/577a1e67-f92b-4ec1-9e35-f2f22c28deae/Power+of+the+Pivot.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Power of the Pivot - If there’s one constant in nonprofit fundraising, it’s change. Economic uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, new technologies, evolving best practices—sometimes it feels like the ground is always moving beneath your feet. And yet, the most successful fundraisers aren’t the ones who cling to “the way we’ve always done it.” They’re the ones who know how to pivot. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/your-board-wants-to-helpheres-how-to-tell-them-what-you-need monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/ff361c37-43ac-484e-b368-0038e0942d3f/Tell+What+You+Need.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Your Board Wants to Help—Here’s How to Tell Them What You Need - Let’s be honest: many nonprofit fundraisers feel frustrated by their boards. You know your board should be helping with fundraising—but instead, you get polite nods, vague offers to “introduce you to people,” or awkward silences when fundraising comes up. It’s not that your board doesn’t care. Most of them genuinely want to help—they just don’t know how. That’s where you come in. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/seat-at-the-table monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/96d03aa6-1868-439c-a02c-14fbaafdfca5/Seat+At+The+Table.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fundraisers Need a Seat at the Leadership Table - It happens all the time. A donor calls your fundraising director with questions about an exciting new initiative they heard about. The problem? The fundraising director’s hearing about it for the first time, too. Or a program expands mid-year — without new funding in place — and a fundraising director is suddenly asked to “go find the money.” https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/confidence-can-be-your-superpower monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/14bd9771-36e1-46bc-8bbb-57a9efb4be0c/Confidence+Superpower.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Confidence Can Be Your Superpower - Let’s be honest — asking for money can feel uncomfortable. Even seasoned fundraisers sometimes hesitate before making the ask. What if the donor says no? What if they think we’re being pushy? What if we don’t have all the answers? But here’s the truth: confidence is not arrogance — it’s clarity. Confidence comes from knowing your mission matters, understanding your donor’s values, and being crystal clear about what you’re asking for and why. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/afraid-of-fundraising monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/c1177f9a-f3a0-4aff-a7e4-435d5e54eae2/Afraid+of+Fundraising.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Are You Afraid of Fundraising? - Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations — and yet, so many leaders and volunteers dread it. The word alone can bring up anxiety, discomfort, or even outright fear. Why? Because asking for money touches some of our deepest insecurities. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/staying-sane-in-chaotic-fundraising-environments monthly 0.5 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/37983e23-30d4-416c-9346-eaaa3580613c/Staying+Sane+in+Chaos.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Staying Sane in Chaotic Fundraising Environments - Nonprofit fundraisers today face a perfect storm: rising demand for services, uncertain funding landscapes, leadership changes, and constant external disruptions. It’s no wonder you may feel overwhelmed. Yet, fundraisers who can stay centered and strategic — even in the midst of chaos — position their organizations for long-term success. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/staying-steady-through-leadership-transitions monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/a4ced3cc-3139-4e00-a3b6-cbae1e4e9834/Leadership+Transition.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Staying Steady Through Leadership Transitions - Leadership changes—whether it’s a board chair rotating out, a new executive director arriving, or both at once—can feel unsettling for nonprofit fundraisers. Questions come up quickly: Will fundraising priorities shift? Will donor relationships be disrupted? What does this mean for me and my role? The good news: with the right mindset and strategies, you can not only weather a leadership transition but also use it as an opportunity to strengthen your fundraising program. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/fall-planning-guide-for-fundraisers monthly 0.5 2025-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/a18be424-5cec-4b63-a13b-ab1258b74606/Fall+Planning+Guide.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fall Planning Guide for Fundraisers - Fall marks the beginning of the most important fundraising season of the year. Nearly one-third of all annual giving happens in December alone—but if you wait until October to start planning, you’ll likely find yourself scrambling. The result? Rushed appeals, stressed-out teams, and missed opportunities. That’s why I created this simple roadmap to help you get through the year-end with clarity, confidence, and calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/1c87416d-87c2-47f7-bba7-9c6dd91aff80/Fall+Planning+Infographic.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fall Planning Guide for Fundraisers - With planning and pacing, you can raise more and stay sane. Start early, prepare your toolkit, and delegate where you can—the result will be a joyful, high-impact year-end appeal. Here’s an infographic you can download and print to keep yourself on track. Click here to grab your copy https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-importance-of-letting-go monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/118ae0b5-9042-4e7e-8c93-0067590011ea/ChatGPT+Image+Sep+1%2C+2025+at+12_43_36+PM.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Importance of Letting Go - For nonprofit fundraisers, year-end is like the Super Bowl. It’s the moment when everything seems urgent: appeals to draft, donors to thank, social media posts to schedule, events to coordinate, data to analyze. With so much riding on this season, it’s easy to slip into overdrive and—before you know it—overwhelm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/25121da6-79d6-4e74-990a-06e66bd23a9f/KDP+Worksheet+Promo Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Importance of Letting Go - Need a hand keeping, delegating, and/or pausing? Download this free worksheet right now and get started! https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/yea-early-is-better monthly 0.5 2025-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/646c1fd5-7dd1-400c-a61d-1e3b5024ad89/YEA+Never+Too+Early.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Year-End Appeals: The Earlier The Better - For most nonprofits, the final months of the year are when the fundraising magic happens. Waiting until the last minute to plan your year-end appeal is simply too risky. Nonprofits that consistently exceed their goals are the ones that start preparing early—sometimes months ahead. If you want your appeal to stand out, inspire generosity, and bring in the resources your mission deserves, now is the time to act. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/set-year-end-appeal-goals-that-deliver monthly 0.5 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/96577a74-2b74-4e44-bc2b-e7df8d6ccaf9/How+to+Set+YEA+Goals.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Set Year-End Appeal Goals That Deliver - For many nonprofits, the final quarter of the year is the most important fundraising period. With so much at stake, setting clear, achievable year-end appeal goals is essential—not only to maximize revenue but also to strengthen donor relationships and keep your team focused. Below is a 7-step guide to help you set the right goals for your year-end campaign. Scroll all the way down to grab a downloadable, fillable worksheet you can use for your own goal-setting. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/year-end-goals monthly 0.5 2025-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/b6a52dea-2dd6-41d8-8c08-14fc0d638d12/YEA+Goalsetting.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why You Need to Set Your Year-End Fundraising Goals Now (Not in November) - You already know the last few months of the year are a critical time for fundraising. In fact, many organizations raise up to 30% of their annual revenue in December alone. But here’s the truth: your success in December is decided long before you send the first appeal letter. By setting clear goals now, you give your team—and your donors—the best chance to meet and even exceed expectations. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/its-never-too-late-to-plan-set-your-year-end-appeal-up-for-success monthly 0.5 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/56efe2a6-e8a0-4fd8-9666-cd8ecf6fa082/Never+Too+Late+To+Plan.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - It’s Never Too Late to Plan: Set Your Year-End Appeal Up for Success - As summer winds down and calendars creep toward fall, many nonprofit leaders find themselves asking the same question: “Are we ready for our year-end appeal?” If your answer is, “Not yet,” take heart—you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not too late. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/ask-for-what-you-need monthly 0.5 2025-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/133f103f-b753-4e8f-963e-f708414b034f/Squarespace+32-25.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Ask For What You Need - I want to hear from you. This year has been a bit crazy, and we’ve been talking a lot lately about the chaotic nature of fundraising. I’d love to know what you feel like you need in order to be successful through the end of this year and into the next. Won’t you take a minute and let me know what you’re thinking? https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/essential-policies-for-a-smooth-fundraising-operation monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/959ea0c4-e384-4e9b-8b54-d19473e3dc56/Policies+%26+Procedures.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Essential Policies for a Smooth Fundraising Operation - Working in nonprofit fundraising is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a whirlwind of deadlines, donor communications, and event planning. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day chaos, leading to inefficiencies and, dare I say, "wheel-spinning." That's where well-defined policies and procedures come in, transforming your work from reactive to proactive. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-unshakeable-fundraisernbsp-navigating-turbulence-with-planning monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/b85b3a57-afb3-41d7-bb52-3e20d0ddf8b5/Planning+in+Uncertain+Times.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Unshakeable Fundraiser:  Navigating Turbulence with Planning - In the world of nonprofit fundraising, we are often a unique blend of passion and practicality. We're driven by deeply held missions, yet we operate within ever-shifting landscapes. The quote from John Allen Poulos is particularly true for us, as we strive to secure resources for vital causes amidst economic fluctuations, social changes, and unexpected global events. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-power-of-virtual-events monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/c167a648-c5d2-48b0-b8df-e5d3cf01b99a/EVENTS-6.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Power of Virtual Events - In a world increasingly connected by technology, virtual events have emerged as a new opportunity for nonprofit organizations to connect with donors and prospects. No longer a mere temporary solution, they are a dynamic and far-reaching platform to connect with supporters, share your mission, and fuel your fundraising efforts. Virtual events are accessible, scalable, and create new ways to engage with your stakeholders. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/resilience-your-superpower-in-a-changing-world monthly 0.5 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/b6d2dc22-3822-47de-8a76-95df08c259b6/Resilience.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Resilience: Your Superpower in a Changing World - This year has been chaotic–in the world in general and in the United States in particular. This chaos can be magnified if your organization is experiencing a loss or delay in previously-committed government funding, or if your donors are paralyzed by the seemingly daily economic ups and downs. In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of nonprofit fundraising, the ability to bounce back, adapt, and thrive in the face of adversity is not just a valuable trait—it's an absolute necessity. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-transformative-power-of-event-sponsorships monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/036c24f5-61a3-46aa-881d-69ef8c88c718/EVENTS-5.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Transformative Power of Event Sponsorships - Nonprofits are the backbone of thriving communities, tackling critical issues and enriching lives. Events are a vital tool for your organizations, not only for fundraising but also for raising awareness and fostering community engagement. However, the success of these events often hinges on a crucial element: sponsorships. As the Society for Nonprofit Organizations aptly puts it, "It's the classic 'win–win' situation." This isn't just about financial contributions; it's about building partnerships that amplify impact for both sides. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/why-finance-should-be-your-bff monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/c4184d7f-02ef-41b7-b9e0-e17d382135c1/Finance+BFF.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why Finance Should Be Your BFF - Fundraising is often perceived as the heart of a nonprofit, fueling its mission with vital resources. However, even the strongest heart needs a well-functioning circulatory system, and that's where your finance team comes in. Building a strong relationship between fundraising and finance isn't just beneficial; it's essential. Here's why you should make your finance colleagues your closest allies. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-how-i-stay-organized monthly 0.5 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/d9eda02f-ff1c-4e3c-9f11-abdb1f9c03b6/IMG_0006.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Behind The Scenes: How I Stay Organized - This is how you usually see me. Best face forward, rehearsed, fully confident in my message, and ready to inspire. Working with my clients, taking care of my mental and physical health, creative pursuits, and staying close to friends and family–my world can easily devolve into chaos. I’m sure you can relate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/5729e724-0958-4ce0-add5-ad0ee3d3d030/BB+Schedule.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Behind The Scenes: How I Stay Organized - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/0d43de22-6f2d-4252-acbc-b46ed3fd869d/IMG_0010+2.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Behind The Scenes: How I Stay Organized - My favorite planner is my bullet journal. Yes, I use paper and pens every day. First, because I love them. Second, it allows me a smidgen of creative time every morning. Third, I prefer crossing an item off a list with a pen vs. clicking a checkbox. Bonus: I know I will interact with at least one beautiful thing every day. There you have it, the major tools I use to keep myself organized and all my projects moving forward. Hit me up if you want more details about any of these, and drop your own suggestions/tips into the comments! https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-the-benefits-of-small-parties monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/b8f93eef-6c33-4883-b3fe-5282d8816854/EVENTS-4.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: The Benefits of Small Parties - We all know about the big gala. Lots of work, lots of people, and sometimes lots of money raised. Small parties can be an equally effective strategy to cultivate donors and raise funds, offering a more intimate setting for engagement and relationship building compared to larger events. And they can be far less stressful than the big gala. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/10-ways-to-engage-younger-donors monthly 0.5 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/43529f6c-02fa-466f-8a16-bc0abbf44a60/Engaging+Younger+Donors-2.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 10 Ways to Engage Younger Donors - Younger donors, aged 25-40, represent a vital demographic for the future of nonprofit organizations. Engaging this group effectively requires understanding their values, communication preferences, and motivations for giving. Read on for 10 ways to engage this key demographic. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/understanding-donor-diversity-you-are-not-your-donors monthly 0.5 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/43ec56ad-d678-44fe-bdbd-c21622b872d7/Donor+Diversity.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Understanding Donor Diversity: You Are Not Your Donors - In the nonprofit sector, passion is a powerful motivator. Leaders are driven by a cause, and it’s easy to assume that donors share the same specific reasons for supporting it. But it’s a critical mistake to believe that all donors align with your personal likes, dislikes, and priorities regarding the organization's mission. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-dos-amp-donts-for-managing-committees monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/1d846cc0-334b-455b-ac1b-2c407d530788/EVENTS-3.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: Do’s & Don’ts for Managing Committees - Managing volunteer committees is crucial for successful nonprofit events, yet it’s one of the most stressful aspects of pulling one off. Here's a guide to ensure your committees are effective, volunteers feel valued, and you don’t pull your hair out. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-power-of-pause-why-breaks-are-essential monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/a85fd4a2-2e3b-498a-ad8f-585395f61d4a/Take+a+Break.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Power of Pause: Why Breaks are Essential - Nonprofit fundraising is demanding. You’re driven by passion, but the constant pressure to meet goals, cultivate donors, and manage events can lead to burnout. It's easy to feel like you need to be "always on" (you may have heard me refer to this as being treated like “dial tone”). However, pushing yourself to the limit can be counterproductive, affecting your well-being and your effectiveness. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/fundraising-for-urgent-needs-dont-cry-wolf monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/7ea22845-5409-4f7f-a250-38ad98381809/Fundraising+for+Urgent+Needs.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Fundraising for Urgent Needs: Don’t Cry Wolf - Fundraising for urgent needs requires quick, careful planning and execution. It's not just about having an urgent need, but also about choosing the right time to solicit support. Not every appeal can be an emergency–crying "wolf" too often can lead to donor fatigue and skepticism. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-question-i-get-asked-most-often monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/cdcd0792-d437-4020-b701-7bf03e16125b/Get+Work+Done-3.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Question I Get Asked Most Often - The question I get asked most often is, “Why can't I find a good Development Director?” Or its close cousin, “Why can’t I keep a Development Director?” https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-the-importance-of-follow-up monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/2eae97da-9bb4-46fe-bef1-d7150ce8abb9/EVENTS-2.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: The Importance of Follow-Up - Effective follow-up after an event is critical for converting attendees into donors and long-term supporters. It's the crucial bridge connecting a successful event with sustained engagement. Without follow-up, the enthusiasm and momentum generated during the event can quickly dissipate. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/is-free-technology-worth-it monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/d2c5a8fd-0fd3-450f-9a31-3f3ae0a7b252/Free+Technology+vs.+Paid+Technology.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Is Free Technology Worth It? - When it comes to technology, we often face the dilemma of choosing between free and paid options. While free software and tools can be tempting, it's important to carefully consider the value of your time and the potential impact on your organization, and your donors’ expectations. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/how-to-get-the-work-done-if-you-cant-hire monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/1818e09f-d934-4e80-b97c-949467025b4a/Get+Work+Done.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - How to Get the Work Done If You Can’t Hire - Nonprofit Power: Getting the Work Done Without Expanding Your Team The nonprofit world is no stranger to the challenge of doing more with less. When budgets are tight and resources are limited, hiring additional staff may not be an option. But that doesn't mean your mission has to stall. With a little ingenuity and dedication, you can still achieve your goals. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/ai-fundraising-friend-or-foe monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/ffaea4b1-951f-4516-8862-5b3c4f559c2d/AI+in+Fundraising.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - AI: Fundraising Friend or Foe? - Are you using AI in your fundraising? You should be. I’ve been incorporating AI into my work with clients, as well as into my own branding and marketing. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-inspirational-tours-amp-site-visits monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/98a15d26-b096-474e-9a73-203413c3d5ce/EVENTS.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: Inspirational Tours & Site Visits - Inspirational tours and site visits can be a powerful way to engage supporters, raise awareness, and build support for your nonprofit organization. Providing a firsthand look at your work is key to creating a lasting connection between your organization and your audience. Here are a few tips for making sure your tours inspire your audience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/26e259fe-6914-4364-8bff-fd08bcbb00dd/FAFA+Make+Your+Case+ROI+Formula+Preso.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: Inspirational Tours & Site Visits - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/9-easy-fundraising-ideas monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/04fa7aa0-954b-4dcc-8097-d37df9ba1d13/Easy+Fundraising+Ideas.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 9 Easy Fundraising Ideas - It can be daunting to suddenly find your organization with the need to raise funds quickly. But it doesn’t have to be. With a little creativity and planning, you can raise funds for your nonprofit organization quickly and easily. Below are nine ideas to get you started. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/you-deserve-it-professional-development monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/fc5fdb1e-2570-4935-ba9b-03d37f7fadf7/You+Deserve+It++Professional+Development.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - You Deserve It: Professional Development - In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of nonprofits and fundraising, professional development is not just beneficial—it's essential. To effectively drive your mission forward and remain competitive in your field, continuous learning and growth are non-negotiable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/26e259fe-6914-4364-8bff-fd08bcbb00dd/FAFA+Make+Your+Case+ROI+Formula+Preso.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - You Deserve It: Professional Development - My latest mini-course, Make Your Case: Professional Development ROI Formula will arm you with powerful, data-driven arguments that demonstrate how targeted learning can boost performance, morale, and the bottom line. And it’s free for the month of February 2025! Just enter promo code 2025ROI at checkout. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/events-do-you-need-them monthly 0.5 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/bfc02e63-ebf7-412b-b674-053332dc555f/EVENTS++Do+You+Need+Them.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Events: Do You Need Them? - Fundraising events can be a great way to raise money for your organization, but they can also be a lot of work. So, how do you decide whether or not to hold a fundraising event? https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/5-ways-to-use-your-slow-time-wisely monthly 0.5 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/2229d802-8e52-47b3-8a24-b63b801f7287/Use+Slow+Time+Wisely.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 5 Ways To Use Your Slow Time Wisely - Now that the big year-end push is over, you may find yourself with a bit more time on your hands at work. You might be wondering how to take advantage of periods like this when you have less activity or a slower pace. How can you use this time to better prepare for the busy times you know are coming? https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/dont-go-it-alone-engaging-staff monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/c8117f92-c095-4930-a055-d46c46cb4b1f/IMG_0107.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Don’t Go It Alone: Engaging Staff - How often do you feel like you’re working alone? No matter how big or small your organization is, it’s easy to sometimes feel like you’re on your own. And if you’re not dealing directly with clients, that feeling happens more often than not. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/a-new-year-just-like-the-old-year monthly 0.5 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/3f23cc9c-00c1-4b5d-bead-b3a3302d4580/Avoid+New+Year+Overwhelm.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - A New Year Just Like The Old Year? - How would you complete the following statement? It’s a new year! I feel like: A: I just got 365 opportunities for success! B: I’ll never finish what I started last year, much less take on anything new. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-your-success monthly 0.5 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/4ecd27ad-ee0f-43bb-961a-8309f043c026/Celebrate+Your+Success.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 10 Ways to Celebrate Your Success - As we head into celebrations of the winter holidays, I encourage you not to forget to celebrate yourself. Your hard work this year has meant the world to so many—your clients, your colleagues, your communities. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/managing-up-down-and-sideways monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/f7fc7893-98f5-4a99-afc0-9a5844c20479/Manage+Up+Down+Sideways.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Managing Up, Down, and Sideways - As fundraisers we often feel isolated. We are not directly involved in program work or serving clients, and many times we are the only person at our organization with our skills, experience, and job responsibilities. We may even appear mysterious to our managers and co-workers. And all too often, we perpetuate our own isolation. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/reflect-to-stay-on-track monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/8d8569b4-f16e-4a9b-ab0b-29eb900d1f2b/Importance+of+Reflection.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Reflect To Stay On Track - Do you ever wonder why you feel like you’re doing the same thing over and over? Like the end of every year is a massive pile of overwhelming work and you’re unprepared to change that or capitalize on the opportunities of a new year? I used to feel the same way. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-a-new-year monthly 0.5 2024-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/0c5f3e17-60a8-41ef-a1a1-45ba3c666f25/Year-End+Review.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Are You Ready For A New Year? - The end of another year is upon us. Many of us are scrambling around, doing holiday tasks, closing those last sales, trying to hit our numbers and goals at work. Before we know it, a new year will be here and we’ll be back on the same old treadmill. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/self-care-isnt-selfish monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/a6c9975d-cc24-4351-ba4e-cc63f86e417e/Self-Care+Isn%E2%80%99t+Selfish.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Self-Care Isn’t Selfish - I’m writing this as we head into the last month of the year. For those of you who work in fundraising, this is our busiest (or craziest) time of year. And that’s on top of all of the year-end holiday activities! https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/always-share-your-gratitude monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/6dd8aa55-8752-4008-9d38-07ee5fb3d77f/Share+Your+Gratitude.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Always Share Your Gratitude - We’re coming up on Thanksgiving and–as it always happens this time of year–gratitude is a hot topic. “What are you grateful for?” “Do you keep a gratitude list?” “Have you made your gratitude journal for next year?” https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/give-me-a-break monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/61f9356a-eb29-4948-86e4-40f23621cfc0/FAFA+IG+Post-12.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Give Me A Break! - How often do you give yourself a break? Especially at year-end, it can be challenging. If you’re like me, you may just think it’s easier to plow through everything you need to get done before the new year: work, holidays, family, everything else. And more often than not, I end up sick in January. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/does-everything-need-an-immediate-response monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/3f980f57-4fa5-47e2-a876-03b3d810fcfd/FAFA+IG+Post-10.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Does EVERYTHING Need An Immediate Response? - How often have you spent time first thing in the morning (or at the end of the previous day) planning your time, only to have it all messed up responding to last-minute requests? For me, this happened way more often than I’d like, and I often felt guilty not responding right away to whatever comes across my desk or screen. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/one-quick-idea-dnd monthly 0.5 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/71a52088-ea9d-4e23-b9d1-1ae7ae729f1c/FAFA+IG+Post-9.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - One Quick Idea to Keep Your Sanity During Insanely Busy Times - You are at your desk, swamped with emails. You also have way too many tabs open on your computer—latest grant proposal, appeal plan, meeting agendas, and more. Then, you get a text or a Slack message or a phone call. Do you explode??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/96a7b8d9-4755-48ea-9e79-2fc49e21681a/Do+Not+Disturb+Settings Bellissimo Consulting Blog - One Quick Idea to Keep Your Sanity During Insanely Busy Times - When I’m in an important meeting, or just need some uninterrupted work time, I turn on “Do Not Disturb” (DND). I usually set DND to end automatically in an hour (or however long I need for the meeting or the work). I have my master DND settings to allow certain people through no matter what: immediate family members, my mom’s caregivers, etc. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/are-you-afraid-of-success monthly 0.5 2024-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/5b4681c7-b9c5-4d88-99a6-72eac9099889/FAFA+IG+Post-7.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Are You Afraid Of Success? - If you said “yes” to any of the items above, then you just might be afraid of success. But, you ask again, why would anyone be afraid of success? Here are the reasons I’ve heard and seen most often: https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/the-elegance-of-letting-go monthly 0.5 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/6616403a-005e-4c6a-a57d-d2d92805856d/IMG_0966.jpeg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - The Elegance of Letting Go - A while back, I heard someone talk about trees as models for letting go. “Have you ever watched a tree lose its leaves? It doesn’t throw them off. It lets go elegantly, and the leaf floats to the ground.” I was stunned by this image. Calligraphy by Barbara Bellissimo https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/how-will-you-find-the-time monthly 0.5 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/3d2c1261-1660-40d6-b2db-c53515b92c94/FAFA+IG+Post-2.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - How Will You Find the Time? - I know I should exercise more. There’s a whole long list of reasons why (and I’m sure you’ve either heard them or have some of your own). But I don’t do it. I don’t like doing it. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/why-not-start-now monthly 0.5 2024-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/9efaacad-2236-491e-b8b4-095115cffe0d/FAFA+IG+Post.jpg Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Why Not Start Now? - I get it. And I suggest that the way to get that sinking feeling to go away is to start now. Not with a full-on appeal plan, but with a small step or two. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/if-the-road-to-your-year-end-appeal-is-foggy-take-small-steps monthly 0.5 2024-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/67b875a0-58d0-418e-9af9-632b0ae76368/FAFA+IG+Post-17.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - If The Road to Your Year-End Appeal Is Foggy, Take Small Steps - “One step is better than no steps.” Rebecca Brockway quoting her son, Carlino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/eb6af27b-45b8-4d92-adef-f03d6ac402b1/FAFA+YEA+IG-3.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - If The Road to Your Year-End Appeal Is Foggy, Take Small Steps - The live edition–limited to 12 participants and lead by me–kicks off on September 10th. Register HERE and use code YEAFALL2024 for Early Bird Pricing before August 15th. There’s also a self-paced edition you can start immediately and work at your own pace–details are HERE. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/5-reasons-you-shouldnt-go-it-alone monthly 0.5 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/a261e97c-4697-48b8-aa13-b1952a0f36b4/FAFA+IG+Post-14.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go It Alone - I’m a loner. I’m not lonely, I just like being alone. I also like being able to control everything myself. While this has been great for consistency of brand and message, it often sucks when I need to take big steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/9de9c877-c3e6-41ac-a3b1-6fe87835f8b3/FAFA+IG+Post-16.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go It Alone In a couple of weeks, I’ll be opening up registration for the Fall 2024 Fearlessly Ask for Anything Leadership Program. If you’re really ready to get over your fears of asking, get on the waitlist right now. https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/if-you-want-money-ask-for-it monthly 0.5 2024-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/1b163990-781f-42f5-9802-b53d1af0f1ff/FAFA+IG+Post+%282%29.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - If You Want Money, Ask For It - What are you asking for? Now, those of you that know me well may have read that last question with a New York accent, and a slightly obnoxious attitude. Like, “Whaddya askin’ for?” And expecting it to be followed closely by, “Who wants to know?” https://www.bellissimoconsulting.com/blog/mid-year-review monthly 0.5 2024-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65e787ec56b27334302685f3/023f2fe1-edb8-404a-84d3-b0b354e716e8/FAFA+IG+Post+%281%29.png Bellissimo Consulting Blog - Time for a Mid-Year Review? - Whether it’s back-to-school or football training camp, this time of year can inspire you to take a look at your life and business. How have things gone since January? What goals would you like to achieve during the rest of the year? 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