What the hiring manager looks for in fundraising
Hey, everybody. Welcome. This interview is part of a series to help you rise in your fundraising career. This is Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising and I’m so pleased today to interview Claire Axelrad, JD, CFRE, of Clairification.com. You should definitely check out her blog and subscribe. She has just a ton of good […]
Boss clueless about fundraising? Here’s what to do
Read part ONE of this interview here! So if you’re feeling a little bit of that burn, what can you do if your boss doesn’t have a lot of fundraising experience? You talked a little bit about concepts of money. But what else? KP: Another thing you can do when your boss doesn’t really know […]
What a Recruiter REALLY Wants
How do you stand apart when you meet with a recruiter? Punctuality Being punctual is a must but being there at the exact time is impressive – and not more than five minutes early. Everything earlier is too much and can be awkward. The person you are meeting might still be in a meeting with […]
How to stay competitive in your fundraising career
When it comes to your fundraising career, it’s important to think about how to stay current. What are you doing, right now, to stay fresh with your fundraising talents? According to LinkedIn, here are the hottest, most in-demand skills around the world: Cloud and Distributed Computing Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Web Architecture and Development […]
The Gig Economy and the Nonprofit Sector
In November 2016 Yes Magazine published a happy go lucky article about the gig economy and how we should all LOVE IT because it gives us SO MUCH FLEXIBILITY! But what if we want safety as well as flexibility? What then? Should you consult, or should you work full time? What will make you happier? […]
10 Things People Don’t Talk About In Fundraising (But Should)
Have you ever wondered why people don’t talk about certain things in fundraising? Are you scratching your head, wondering what to do about your lack of fundraising staff despite your best efforts? Or are you wondering what your fundraisers are really thinking? Here’s some truth for you. As Sophia Treyger reminded me recently, in Clarissa […]