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A Great Frontline Fundraiser Won’t Work 9-5

A Great Frontline Fundraiser Won’t Work 9-5

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 20, 2023 | Major Gift Officers, Manage by Objectives, Management, Non-Profit Leadership, Scheduling | Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Non-Profits, Overworked, Performance, Structure

A two-part series for frontline fundraisers and their managers.

Why Am I Failing at My Job?

Why Am I Failing at My Job?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 3, 2023 | Failure, Frontline Fundraiser, Job Performance, Success | Accountability, Evaluation, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Metrics, Performance

Frontline fundraisers, do you ever feel like you’re failing at your job? The problem, and the solution, lies in your job description.

Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?

Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Nov 11, 2022 | Front-line Fundraisers, Hiring, Interviewing | Fundraising, Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Major Gift Officers, MGO Characteristics

If you’re struggling to recruit experienced fundraisers, try hiring folks outside our sector who have the right attributes and attitudes.

How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

How “The Great Reimagination” Calls Us to Prioritize Inclusion and Belonging in the Non-Profit Sector

by Guest Contributor | Oct 19, 2022 | Employee Retention, Hiring, Organization Culture | Culture of Philanthropy, Diversity, Equity, Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Professional Development

Candidates are seeking a greater sense of purpose; non-profit hiring leaders must demonstrate how their job opportunity will provide this.

Question of the Month: How can I stop my fundraisers from leaving?!

Question of the Month: How can I stop my fundraisers from leaving?!

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 18, 2022 | Employee Management, Employee Retention, Management, MGO Retention, Retention | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Management, Retention

In this Question of the Month video, Jeff and Richard discuss employee retention, with tips on how managers can retain their best fundraisers.

Job Hunting? 10 Warning Signs When You’re Interviewing at a Non-Profit

Job Hunting? 10 Warning Signs When You’re Interviewing at a Non-Profit

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 1, 2022 | Hiring, Interviewing, Job Description, Non-Profits | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Non-Profits

If you notice any of the following when interviewing at a non-profit, it’s a serious red flag about the opportunity.

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