Are YOU Looking for a Job? Part 2
In my previous post, I wrote about 7 qualities you want to see in organizations before you say YES to working with them. There was a LOT of feedback and energy from many people on this subject. Thanks for all the discussion. Today, I’d like to list all the qualities...Are YOU Looking for a Job? A Two-Part Series
Many times in our blog, Richard and I have written about the qualities an MGO or development professional should possess to be considered great, or at least be on the short list for being hired. I want to turn that around. This is a two-part series devoted to helping...Are YOUR Donors Volunteering?
As most of you probably know, there is a lot of data out there regarding volunteers being some of your best donors and donors being some of your best volunteers. Many non-profits spend a lot of time, energy and money on developing volunteer opportunities. Besides...Are YOU Hiring?
Lately, Richard and I are seeing a ton of Major Gift Officer openings around the country. I’m not sure what is going on, but 1) that’s great news, and 2) it scares me. Let me explain. Whenever a non-profit is out “hunting” for a new major gift officer I’m really...MGO Self Assessment #1: The Importance of Evaluating Yourself as an MGO
Every once in a while it’s good to stop and look at yourself carefully to evaluate how you are doing in your major gift job. Jeff and I find that there are many MGO’s in very good organizations who just do not fit and are not happy in their jobs. Yet they continue to...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
