Is your organization’s lead fundraising position a revolving door? Here's what you can do about development officer turnover. You’re not alone. Our field is marked by some of the highest turnover of any profession. That’s true for organizations of every size and sector. A few facts: Good fundraisers are ambitious, outgoing people; they naturally attract [...]
Why is There So Much Turnover Among Development Officers – and What Can You Do About It? PART II of III: How can you discern if this is the right position for you? “Fit” is as much the candidate’s responsibility as it is the recruiter’s or hiring manager’s. A position may sound prestigious, or interesting, [...]
Experiencing a lot of development officer turnover? Hire Development Professionals who stay. Learn what I look for when hiring development professionals (PART III of III in our series on development officer turnover) In my early 30’s I was recruited to become V.P. of Advancement for a large, multi-site $85 million association. I took on a [...]
It wasn’t until I became a consultant that I realized the parallels between great fundraisers and great journalists. Over the years, as I have interviewed board members, staff and donor prospects I always think about how the very best journalists conduct their interviews; instilling confidence and openness that allows the person being interviewed to engage [...]
