Question of the Month: How can I stop my fundraisers from leaving?!
Did you know that on average, fundraisers are leaving their jobs every 15-18 months? The non-profit sector has a serious problem with employee retention, and it’s particularly an issue in relationship-based fundraising roles because it can take up to a year or more...
No Wonder You’re Leaving
I feel like every six months or so, either Richard or I feel compelled to write about the state of turnover in our industry. It’s sad, because honestly, not much has changed in over a decade of writing this blog. But, if we can help one CEO, ED, or Development...
Major Donors Love being Thanked and Appreciated
Fourth in a Series: Things Major Donors Love (or Hate) You’ve had the experience: you do something for someone and nothing comes back. Silence. Crickets. I had an experience like this. I honestly didn’t set out to GET something back for taking an action that should...
Donors Are Leaving in Record Numbers
In this recent NonProfit Times article, Paul Clolery documents what many of us know to be true: donors are leaving. They’re literally running out the door. And it’s alarming. He tosses out facts like: The number of donors plunged during the first six months of 2019...TOP RATED PODCAST
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