Description
Even before the pandemic, finding and hiring the right candidates for fundraising roles was a challenge. Now, many organizations are struggling to even get a good pool of candidates, let alone find the right candidate from within that pool.
In this podcast episode, Jeff and Karen are joined by special guest Paul Towne, Executive Search Consultant with Cooper Coleman. As a search consultant who works exclusively with non-profit and social impact organizations, Paul has extensive knowledge about how to attract the right candidates and identify the best match for the position.
We hope this conversation gives you some helpful ideas and tools to use when you’re hiring for your next fundraising role!
Show Highlights: In this episode, we discuss…
Why organizations are having such a tough time hiring fundraisers
How the rise of remote and hybrid work has impacted the job market
How to attract diverse applicants and select candidates who are a good fit for your organizational culture and community
In the non-profit sector, if you aren’t willing to advance into management, there is very little opportunity to grow as a fundraiser, take on new responsibilities, and increase your salary.
This is a frustrating reality, because not everyone is right for management.
Leadership...
Published 11/12/24
More and more, fundraisers are being overworked and underpaid. They’re frequently pulled in different directions and asked to accomplish tasks that don’t fall under their domain – all without a solid support structure. It’s caused many to leave the sector entirely.
There is so much...
Published 10/22/24