The Fundraising Talent Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
The question I often want to ask any fundraiser who explains to me that they are frustrated and disappointed in their work is whether they know how to search out and identify opportunities that will ensure them an opportunity for meaningful work. Instead of discerning whether a new job will offer them the chance to shine in meaningful ways, I see far too many fundraisers gravitating toward alluring mission statements and charismatic bosses who ultimately let them down. My guest today on The Fundraising Talent Podcast is Scott Perry who has made it his business to help his clients improve these types of discernment skills. Scott wants to ensure that, rather doing work fraught with disappointment and burnout, all of us have the opportunity to flourish and thrive in our workplaces.
Scott has recognized that many of us, regardless of the professional path we have taken, were told deceptive tales of how it all works. Most of these tales originated at the beginning of the twentieth century when efficiency, predictability, and control were all that mattered. Instead of creating opportunities for employees to be creative and curious and to make genuine human connections, many of our workplaces remain steeped in industrial era virtues that leave us feeling like we are merely parts of a machine designed sap every last ounce of our value.
As always, we are especially grateful to our friends at CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast. And, if you’d like to download Responsive’s latest edition of Carefully & Critically, just click here.
#106 | Do nonproft leaders have enough margin for mentoring younger talent?
#105 | Have nonprofit leaders been taught how to have difficult conversations?
#104 | Are leaders aware of the dynamics at play in a conversation?
#103 | How can nonprofits better prepare founders for letting go?
#102 | Are nonprofits playing games with our career aspirations?
#101 | Will you encourage your children to pursue a career in nonprofits?
#100 | How can a shared purpose become the bridge between the generations?
#99 | Are we in denial about inevitable leadership changes in our sector?
#98 | Is fundraising an ideal career path for me after graduation?
#97 | How can fundraising professionals better manage the expectations of boards and bosses?
#96 | How responsive will fundraising have to be in light of the changing face of philanthropy?
#95 | Are nonprofits ready for the next generation of employees and volunteers?
#94 | Will the emerging generation of fundraising professionals be better supervisors?
#93 | Should fundraising professionals take responsibility for their own professional development?
#92 | Could fundraising benefit from having fewer experts and more coaches?
#91 | How much of a stake in the mission are nonprofits willing to give their donors?
#90 | Why is the job search so exhausting for fundraising professionals?
#89 | What would happen if we flipped the fundraising conference on its head?
#88 | How can we better incorporate program and admin staff into our fundraising efforts?
#87 | How can fundraising professionals build bridges between the generations?
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