Real Talk for Real Fundraisers

Let People Do Their Jobs


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How many times has your organization pulled you into something that doesn’t directly relate to your job? This kind of scenario is all too common in the non-profit sector, and the results of it are usually negative: fundraisers lose their focus, have less impact, and solicit less giving. 


What if fundraising leaders and management stopped distracting their mid-level and major gift officers with unnecessary organizational tasks, activity-oriented metrics, meetings that aren’t related to their donors, and community events? Well, the results for your organization would probably look a little better: increased revenue, higher donor retention rates, and less staff turnover. 


In this podcast episode, Jeff, Karen, and Kendra share their top tips for how fundraising managers and leadership can let their teams do their jobs and find high-value success in their work. 


Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn about…  

  • The assumptions that leaders may subconsciously be making about their fundraisers 

    • How to create a culture of trust and accountability 

      • Our team’s top tips for keeping a fundraising team on task 

      • ...more
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