by Jeff Schreifels | Mar 1, 2024 | Employee Retention, Hiring, Return on Investment, Revenue, Turnover | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Jobs
Here is a quote that we just got from one of the fundraisers we work with: “I feel like I finally KNOW most of my caseload. They’re engaging and I’m building relationships. But it took two years, and I know the fundraiser turnover rate is 18 months. I’m so glad I’m...
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
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...
by Guest Contributor | Oct 19, 2022 | Employee Retention, Hiring, Organization Culture | Culture of Philanthropy, Diversity, Equity, Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Professional Development
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...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 1, 2022 | Hiring, Interviewing, Job Description, Non-Profits | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Non-Profits
There are thousands of frontline fundraisers interviewing for new jobs right at this moment. You may be one of them. Unfortunately, Richard and I are hearing from frontline fundraisers who recently accepted a new job and are regretting their decision. Many jumped for...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 30, 2017 | Hiring, leadership, Management | CEO, MGOs, Structure
We’ve been working with major gift officers for quite a long time. I think that Richard and I and our associates have seen just about every type of personality, work ethic and passion (or lack of) in the MGOs we have managed. There is one...