Our sector is buffeted by change, and looking for ways to make sense of it all. Once in a while, we take a break from raising millions to offer up our two cents-worth.
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Part I of III – Why is There So Much Turnover Among Development Officers – and What Can be Done About It?
Is your organization’s lead fundraising position a revolving door? 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 [...]
Part II of III – How can you discern if this is the right position for you?
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 [...]
Part III of III- What I look for when hiring development professionals – Six Practices that Ensure the Right Fit
PART III of III - What I look for when hiring development professionals - Six Practices that Ensure the Right Fit In my early 30’s I was recruited to become V.P. of Advancement for a [...]
When a Board Culture Must Change: Creating an Effective Board
If this headline grabbed you then you are in good company with the many non-profit leaders who want something different or more from their board. It’s one of our sector’s great challenges. Strong non-profit boards [...]
What Do Great Fundraisers and Journalists Have in Common?
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 [...]
Seven Reasons Why Your Donors Have Stopped Giving To You and Are Giving to Someone Else
Strategies for boards and staff to keep your donors from slipping away. Why do organizations let donor relationships lapse when it costs so much to secure new ones? Consider these real life scenarios: Your [...]
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