In the face of challenges in employee recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector, here are ways you can attain career success.
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Torpedo the Ratio
I recognize the inherent risks associated with letting go of tight financial controls. I see the awkwardness of talking to donors about the cost of raising a dollar. I see our industry playing Twister—Semantic Version with expense allocation, coming out with legal structures that allow us to say, “100 precent of your donation goes to the cause.” We all know that offices, desks, computers, employees, etc., are not free. We know a marketing-minded visionary donor agreed to “0 percent of your donation goes to the cause” to allow us to make that other statement legally, though not logically.
Read More10 Questions to Determine If You Are on the Same Page With Your CEO
The most important determining factor in your job security, job satisfaction and job success is being on the “same page” as your CEO or president. If you are uncertain if you and your president are on the same page, ask yourself these 10 questions.
Read MoreYou Never Know: The Importance of a Study Before a Major Campaign
If you really want to maximize fundraising success, you embark on a feasibility study before a major campaign.
Read More3 Qualities of Millennials That Can Be Leveraged for Nonprofit Success
Here are three ways the qualities of millennials, often seen as negative, can be leveraged for nonprofit success.
Read MoreBreaking Down Nonprofit Silos, 1 Murder-Mystery Weekend at a Time
Project HOPE is breaking down the walls between countries. Rich Rumsey, VP of development and communication at the organization, is breaking down the walls between departments.
Read MoreRaise More Money: Don’t Try to Avoid Looking Foolish
In communicating with your donors, whether it be a website or mailing — electronic or physical — focus on the relationships. Risk a little. Risk looking foolish. Make your investors smile. They’ll love you for it. When you ask them to step up their support, they’ll sense the human connection and respond.
Read MoreStory Styles That Open Readers’ Wallets, Part 3: Success Stories
Success stories in fundraising focus on the positive outcome. They give you the opportunity to tell the reader how fabulous you are. It’s a seductive proposition and a great way to steer your ship into the rocks.
Read MoreFundraising Lessons Learned From ‘Groundhog Day’
Doing the same thing over and over is relying on increased dollars, donors and gifts without expanding the number of prospects, number rated, number solicited, etc. Break out of Bill Murray’s cycle in the movie “Groundhog Day” and the experience of déjà vu. Complete fundraising success depends upon your 360-degree view of the total fundraising process.
Read MoreLead for Success
As a nonprofit leader, volunteers and especially board members need to be looking to you as the expert, as the leader. If you need additional expertise for various reasons, bring in consultants, advisors, board members and staff. For nonprofit success — and fundraising success specifically — be strategic and lead!
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