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A few thoughts on nonprofits who are having a difficult time finding their next fundraising rock star.
Another development director gave notice this week.
They had been in their position for almost one year.
They were just starting to plan the spring fundraising campaign.
And now they’re saying their goodbyes.
I was called the same day the notice was given. The executive director was surprised and knew they needed to begin a search as soon as possible. That’s where I come in.
I asked why the current director was leaving. After all, they were rather new.
Then we talked about an action plan to find the next person to lead fundraising efforts and ensure fundraising continues throughout the process.
Through my fundraising experience, I have learned that some executive directors and CEOs of nonprofits decide to not hire quickly when one of their fundraising positions opens. They think, wrongly, that they have an opportunity to save money, so they decide to let the remaining members of the fundraising team take care of fundraising without a leader or another critical team member.
