by Guest Contributor | Aug 25, 2023 | Hiring MGOs, MGO Qualities, Non-Profit Leadership | Hiring, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, MGO Characteristics
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...
by Veritus Group | Jul 28, 2023 | Hiring MGOs, Job search, remote work | Executive Directors, Hiring, Jobs, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
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...
by Jeff Schreifels | Feb 16, 2024 | Hiring Criteria, Hiring MGOs, hiring process, MGO Retention | Hiring, Hiring and Retaining Staff, Jobs, Management, Non-Profits
I get it. You need to start or expand your mid, major of planned giving team. And there is pressure to “get going” and get the program ramped up, so you need to hire ASAP. With this pressure on you, you have a high potential for failure in hiring the right person....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jun 11, 2021 | Hiring Criteria, Hiring MGOs, hiring process | Hiring, Management
I get it. You need to start or expand your mid, major of planned giving team, and you need to hire ASAP because there is pressure to “get going” and get the program ramped up. With this pressure on you, you have a high potential for failure in hiring the right person....
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 26, 2018 | Careers, Hiring MGOs, jobs | Jobs, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, White Paper
Are you new to the field of Major Gift Fundraising? Or have you been around the block a few times, and now you’re wondering if this is your life’s calling? You just finished one of the busiest fundraising seasons of the year – are you pumped up, or ready to quit? We...