Standard workplace expectations in the United States suggest that employees give employers a requisite “two weeks notice” before leaving their current position and moving on to their next job opportunity. This goes far beyond the world of nonprofit fundraising, of course, but the implications for a development department can be detrimental given the time that it takes to conduct a thorough search and recruitment process.

Depending on your organization’s sources of earned revenue, your work might live and die on how effectively your development department reaches its contributed revenue goals each year. That’s no small burden on your team of fundraisers, especially if communication gets murky and not everyone is on the same page about what kinds of numbers they are working toward.

Investing in your development staff takes on many forms. It means compensating them appropriately through salary and benefits; putting resources toward their ongoing professional development; and making sure that they have the tools and back-office support they need in order to do their job well.

As part of our anti-racism commitment, we have been experimenting with recruitment and hiring best practices. While it’s too early to say that we’ve “figured it all out,” we’ve got some suggestions for how you can level up your process.

Storytelling is key to engaging your community of supporters in a meaningful way and inspiring them to make a gift as you take on the joys and challenges of a major campaign. Check out this guide for tools and resources as you craft your own organization’s story.

If you’re looking to optimize your nonprofit organization’s current marketing practices, be sure to read up on the ways your donor database can actively help.

Galas are one of the best way to honor your organization’s work and to connect with donors, but a formal in-person event is no longer the expectation. Here are some tips to ensure that your non-traditional gala is a successful one.

Virtual fundraising events require extra attention when it comes to marketing. These 4 essential elements will help your next event stand out to donors online.

Marquee fundraising events continue to be among the most impactful (and flexible) ways to engage your donors.

Are you making the most of Facebook to truly enhance your overall fundraising strategy? Explore four tips to take your Facebook efforts to the next level.

A culture of fundraising at your nonprofit encourages fulfillment of your mission by utilizing what structure is already established, like the organization’s core values. The desire to promote the welfare of others will ultimately bring the right people together for the greater good. Building up the community through shared values and an effective fundraising culture will increase your nonprofit’s capacity and overall impact.

Nonprofits have to go the extra mile to connect with donors, especially right now. Explore 4 ways to enhance your digital communications with this quick guide.