Six Skills to Look for When Hiring a Fundraiser Without a Fundraising Background
The adage is that you can teach skills but not attitude. When it comes to hiring fundraisers, I’d add a hearty, “Amen.” To keep up with my own community, I have a LinkedIn alert for major gift jobs. I’m surprised when non-profits with small budgets are offering...
Top Tips from a Recruiting Expert on Hiring Your Next Frontline Fundraiser
There are few topics as frequently talked about right now as issues with hiring and retaining fundraisers. This issue has persisted for years, but recently it has become increasingly problematic for non-profits. With many organizations struggling to fill vacant...
Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?
Are you having a hard time finding frontline fundraising talent? You’re not the only one. We’re hearing from our clients how difficult it is finding people to respond to job postings and recruitment efforts. Additionally, if you read any of our trade publications, it...
How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector
For today’s blog, I’ve invited Paul Towne to share his story with you with the hope that it might inspire you as you think about either moving into a new position or, if you are a non-profit manager or leader, creating a space that is more welcoming and inviting that...
Question of the Month: How can I stop my fundraisers from leaving?!
Did you know that on average, fundraisers are leaving their jobs every 15-18 months? The non-profit sector has a serious problem with employee retention, and it’s particularly an issue in relationship-based fundraising roles because it can take up to a year or more...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
