
I Never Wanted to be a Fundraiser
Is this the greatest job in the world or what? I’m so glad you and I are fundraisers!
Is this the greatest job in the world or what? I’m so glad you and I are fundraisers!
As a manager, you have to lead in your area of expertise and for all the other work, get results through the work of others who are better at it than you.
We don’t say this lightly. You are a hero. You deserve this day of rest.
Whether you’re new to fundraising, or you’ve just had a hard time and you’re re-thinking things – here’s how to know if this profession is right for you.
Sometimes “service” to your organization gets in the way of “doing your job.” Leaders and managers need to stop asking MGOs to do the dishes…
Major gift fundraising is incredibly difficult, and it can be emotionally draining. If you don’t have that fire inside of you to be that bridge I was talking about, you won’t be able to survive the challenges of this profession.