Would You Hire a Fundraiser with No Fundraising Experience?
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
Candidates are seeking a greater sense of purpose; non-profit hiring leaders must demonstrate how their job opportunity will provide this.
Job Hunting? 10 Warning Signs When You’re Interviewing at a Non-Profit
If you notice any of the following when interviewing at a non-profit, it’s a serious red flag about the opportunity.
The Gunslinger
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.
What is Your Next Move?
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.
Is CFRE Certification Worth It?
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...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
