Fundraising can seem daunting at times; it's a lot of hard work to build relationships and collect donations.

It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially when starting out. According to Gillian Smith, however, it's only as hard as you want it to be.

Gillian has been in the industry for over 20 years, working as a Senior Advisor, Board Director and Consultant. She shares how her mentors helped her get started and how volunteering is crucial to future fundraisers.

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