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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#145 | Does the traditional headhunter approach fuel the rapid turnover among fundraising professionals?
#144 | What types of ethical questions should fundraising professionals be asking right now?
#143 | Has the time come for nonprofit boards to change their thinking about fundraising?
#142 | How do successful virtual fundraising events really work?
#141 | Perhaps fundraising makes more sense as an invitation rather than an ask?
#140 | What did September 11th teach us about fundraising amid a crisis?
#139 | Are fundraising professionals allowing the primitive side of our brain to take over?
#138 | What is responsive fundraising and why does it matter? Guest: Gabe Cooper, CEO @ Virtuous
#137 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 7, Andrew Olsen
#136 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 6, Leesa Harwood
#135 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 5, OneCause Team
#134 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 4, Noah Barnett
#133 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 3, Sam Laprade
#132 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 2, Klementina Sula
#131 | How do we keep fear from undermining our fundraising efforts? Part 1, Theresa Lee
#130 | Are fundraising professionals prone to tolerate toxic work environments?
#129 | How do we ensure genuine relationships are at the heart of grant writing?
#128 | Are the baby boomers going to make fundraising easier in the next decade?
#127 | What can nonprofits learn about joy and authenticity from political fundraising?
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