Keep Your Fundraisers, or Lose Revenue
When fundraisers leave your organization every year or two, that turnover means lost revenue. Here’s how to set them up for success so they’ll be more likely to stay.
When fundraisers leave your organization every year or two, that turnover means lost revenue. Here’s how to set them up for success so they’ll be more likely to stay.
If you’re struggling to recruit experienced fundraisers, try hiring folks outside our sector who have the right attributes and attitudes.
Candidates are seeking a greater sense of purpose; non-profit hiring leaders must demonstrate how their job opportunity will provide this.
If you notice any of the following when interviewing at a non-profit, it’s a serious red flag about the opportunity.
Great MGOs are humble, confident, kind, openhearted, accepting of structure and counsel, and they hold the organizations they work for in high regard. “The Gunslinger” is a different breed entirely.
The job market for great major gift officers is good. But that doesn’t mean all non-profits are the right fit for you – even if the money seems really good.