Tag Careers & Professional Development

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you noticed how many different job titles fundraisers have? We may be in Development or Advancement or External Relations, and we may be Directors of Institutional Advancement, Development, Engagement, Community Relations, Relationship Management, Philanthropy, or Major…

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn October 2019, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released study results revealing that half of all fundraisers expect to leave their jobs in the next two years, with only 12% citing retirement or family changes as the reason.…

Reading Time: 3 minutesSo, you want to work in advancement. Generally speaking, there are several paths one can take within the fundraising profession. And contrary to popular belief, not all development roles require making an “ask.” 1. Individual fundraising: You…

Reading Time: 2 minutesNote: This is Part One of a three-part series about the fundraising profession. Be sure to visit Part Two: Designing Your Development Path and Part Three: Helping Your Team Grow Toward Goals The Profession of Advancement and…

Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are so many interesting job titles on LinkedIn. Reading through them as a fundraiser shows me that we still struggle to describe what we do and perhaps how we structure it effectively. When I see a…