The Fundraising Talent Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
It’s always helpful to test some of my beliefs and assumptions with my podcast guests. I was grateful that Judi North and I were able to compare notes on how CEO’s and consultants can get in the way of their talented fundraising staff. Judi has enjoyed experiences where both her boss and consultant provided support and encouragement without creating interference in the process that she was accountable for.
I’m of the opinion that as the profession continues to mature, so must the roles of those who rely on fundraisers to be at their best. Rather than getting in the way, the CEO and consultant should always be looking for opportunities to elevate the expertise and experience of the fundraiser. For example, CEO’s are wise to share leadership with their chief fundraiser and learn how to relinquish control of fundraising decisions. Similarly, many of the tactical responsibilities that consultants have historically provided are increasingly within the scope of what a highly trained and permanent employee can be expected to deliver on.
Rather than resist change, CEO’s and consultants should experiment with new postures to ensure everyone is contributing in meaningful and effective ways. This evolution of roles is understandably messy, however it is essential for advancing our causes.
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#46 | How do we stop board members from running away when they hear "fundraising”?
# 45 | Have you ever had one of those "You Didn't Say That" moments in fundraising?
#44 | Is your local community foundation a friend or foe?
#43 | Why don't you join us in Philadelphia for How Fundraising Really Works?
#42 | Who wants to be a fundraiser when they grow up?
#41 | Is the impulse to sell undermining our fundraising efforts?
#40 | Are you ready for the fundraising revolution?
#39 | Why do we allow fundraising to interfere with our commitment to community?
#38 | Should fundraising bet all its chips on the CFRE & ACFRE?
#37 | Are patriarchy and pedestals to blame for fundraising’s bad behaviors?
#36 | Is social media a barrier to developing the skills most desirable to our employers?
#35 | Are you ready to be a fundraising CEO?
#34 | Is it time to put to rest some of fundraising’s tired clichés?
#33 | What can AFP and other conference organizers glean from local craft breweries?
#32 | Does your nonprofit ensure a meaningful experience on both sides of the exchange?
#31 | What will get in the way of accomplishing your fundraising goals in 2019?
#30 | Do Target and Wal-Mart understand me better than my alma mater does?
# 29 | Are sector leaders willing to make room for younger fundraising talent?
#28 | Are we ready for these important conversations with our donors?
#27 | Fundraisers, how about we get out from behind our desks and engage with real people?
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