Seven Ways MGOs Can Avoid Burnout
I talk to many major gift officers, development professionals and non-profit executives every week. Perhaps it’s the time of year, or the stage in...
When you’ve been coaching and working with major gift officers for as long as I have, you meet a lot of good ones and, unfortunately, some pretty bad ones. But throughout my career, I’ve also had the privilege of working with a handful of extraordinary MGOs.
During my conversations with them, I’ve uncovered six attributes (which I explain even further in this white paper) that make them so unique. They might seem a little unconventional and sometimes counter-intuitive, yet they are key if you want to be extraordinary at this work.
Maybe you’re looking for new talent to fill a big role, or perhaps you’re trying to develop your own skills as a major gift officer. Well, I want you to keep an eye out for individuals who consistently exhibit these six attributes—or foster them in yourself.
The extraordinary MGOs...
Jeff
I talk to many major gift officers, development professionals and non-profit executives every week. Perhaps it’s the time of year, or the stage in...
After 15+ years at Veritus helping non-profits increase their revenue from major gifts (meaning mid, major and planned giving) we’ve learned that the...
There were two events last month I want to tell you about.