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So you want to jump the fence from corporate refugee to the charitable sector? Read on for an insider’s advice. Think about your motivation It takes passion, but don’t stop there. We’re in a competitive sector with high standards that … Continue reading →

You already know the basic preparation for your job interview:  examples of successes, how you handle failure and challenging co-workers, and what to say when they ask you about your weaknesses. But as a fundraiser there is some specific preparation … Continue reading →

It’s fall (or whenever) and you’ve got those back-to-school ants in your panties. You hear about a sexy fundraising conference – yay! But then reality sets in when you consider the following. They’re a lot of money! And you’ll probably … Continue reading →

I was just having a coffee with a colleague to go over some hard-to-answer grant questions. Here’s what we came up with! How do you describe funding needs when all you need are salaries? Don’t overthink this one! If you … Continue reading →

Galas and runs and breakfasts and ice buckets and fashion shows… I am 47 for Pete’s sake! I’m looking for events that can convert participants into donors instead of just sucking the life out of me and my team. Events … Continue reading →

Ooo, this is SO fun and easy! There is NOTHING more important to donor relations than stewardship – the information the donor gets from you after making a gift.     What we want to do in stewarding our donors … Continue reading →

If your NGO is anything like mine, you either never had much money for professional development, or it dried up during the last economic downturn and never came back. Either way, there’s one sexy solution: Do It Yourself! Here are … Continue reading →