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.
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.
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.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 30, 2017 | Hiring, leadership, Management | CEO, MGOs, Structure
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.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Apr 22, 2016 | Careers, Hiring, Job Descriptions | Hiring, Leadership, Major Gift Officers, Management, Uncategorized
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.
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 14, 2014 | Accountability, CFRE Certification, Hiring, jobs, Managing | Development Directors, Major Gift Officers, Major Gifts, Non-Profits, Uncategorized
We are often asked if a degree or certification of some sort is really necessary to be successful in major gifts. And this goes to a much larger question of the role education plays in preparing a person to do the job. I go back and forth on this subject, a...