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How to Transition Out of Your Fundraising Role

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Here is some advice on transitioning your caseload to another major gifts officer. On average, fundraisers are moving from one nonprofit to another every two to three years. This disruption can either be a good transition or a disaster, depending on how you plan for it.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Be the disruption.

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Nonprofit Advisory Boards: Their Roles & Responsibilities

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Is your nonprofit in need of some good advice? Whatever the reason, nonprofit advisory boards might be just what your organization needs to bring in fresh ideas, develop creative solutions, and raise funds. […] The post Nonprofit Advisory Boards: Their Roles & Responsibilities appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Important Is It To Promptly Acknowledge Receipt Of A Supporter’s Input?

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Todays question comes from a nonprofit supporter who wants advice on how and when organizations should acknowledge nonprofit supporter input: Dear Charity Clairity, As a major supporter at a number of charities, Im becoming increasingly frustrated with the dismal lack of personal interaction I have with these organizations.

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Advice for Starting A New Fundraising Job

Bloomerang

That means that there are many men and women in our profession who are beginning roles with new employers. A fundraiser is often expected to work during the evening and over the weekend to play important roles in special events attended by donor prospects and other friends. Confirm work-life boundaries.

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Roundup: The Best Year-End Fundraising Advice From Nonprofit Consultants

Bloomerang

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be? Bring your year-end crew together long before the leaves start to turn — defining your strategy, roles and timeline.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Make it Meaningful This is probably my most important piece of advice. Tell your financial story.

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