by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 11, 2021 | Employee Retention | Management, Retention
It’s no secret that fundraisers are leaving the organizations they work for at an alarming rate. 51% of them say they plan to leave their current non-profit in the next two years. And 30% say they plan to leave fundraising altogether. Why is this happening? Two things...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 6, 2021 | Employee Management, remote work | Culture of Philanthropy, Management
‘Tattleware’ refers to any kind of remote employee surveillance program, and it could be coming soon to your non-profit. The purpose and function of tattleware is summarized in a recent article I read. The tagline for the article reads: “The pandemic prompted a surge...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 30, 2021 | COVID-19, pandemic, remote work | Management, Teamwork
In my last blog post, I spoke to front-line fundraisers about realizing their power in the current job climate. I encouraged folks to ask themselves: “Do I want to go back to the office full-time?” Today, I want to pose a question directly to non-profit leaders and...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 18, 2021 | Employee Retention, Retention, Turnover | Leadership, Management
I feel like every six months or so, either Richard or I feel compelled to write about the state of turnover in our industry. It’s sad, because honestly, not much has changed in over a decade of writing this blog. But, if we can help one CEO, ED, or Development...
by Karen Kendrick | Jul 14, 2023 | Employee Management, Management, Non-Profit Leadership, Professional Development, Stress | Hiring and Retaining Staff, Leadership, Management, Overworked, Personal Development, Professional Development, Stress
As a fundraising leader, you likely experience a lot of pressure to continue to raise funds and grow your program so you can support your organization’s work. We often hear about fundraiser burnout and being overwhelmed, which remains a significant issue in our...
by Karen Kendrick | Oct 11, 2024 | Goal Setting, gratitude, Non-Profit Leadership, Stress, Stress relief, Wellness | Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Self-care, Stress
As a fundraising leader, you likely experience a lot of pressure to raise funds and continue to grow your program so you can support your organization’s work. We often hear about fundraiser burnout and overwhelm, which remain significant issues in our sector. But we...