Ask Wiley, Donor Focused Communication Question: What should I be looking for when hiring a Director of Development? Answer: Hire someone who has a proven track record of having raised funds before that fits with your organization or ministry. You may think that this answer is too simplistic, but it’s true and when combined with these additional criteria, will help you fill your position and raise the funds you need: 10 Apr 2019 What should I be looking for when hiring a Director of Development? Question: What should I be looking for when hiring a Director of Development? Answer: Hire someone who has a proven… Wiley Stinnett
Coaching Did you know the national average for a director of development’s tenure with a nonprofit is only 18 months? Why would such a critical hire have... 15 Jan 2019 CEO Expectations of a Director of Development Did you know the national average for a director of development’s tenure with a nonprofit is only 18 months? Why… Doug Shaw No Comments
Coaching In any fundraising effort, the crux of every invitation to donate is based on trust. Trust that the organization’s leadership will be good stewards... 13 Oct 2015 The Value of “Trust” In any fundraising effort, the crux of every invitation to donate is based on trust. Trust that the organization’s leadership… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Coaching “The person I just met with was asking for funds for a ministry that he said is the most important mission in the Kingdom of God. But last year, he... 11 Aug 2015 Slowing the Revolving Door in the Development Office “The person I just met with was asking for funds for a ministry that he said is the most important… Shelley Cochrane
Coaching If you find yourself on the Development Committee of your Board of Trustees, you are in a very powerful position. Next to the Finance Committee... 03 Jun 2015 A Word of Encouragement to the Development Committee of Your Board If you find yourself on the Development Committee of your Board of Trustees, you are in a very powerful position.… Doug Shaw
Coaching In my last posting I wrote about the CEO’s expectations of a director of development. This time the tables turn. What are reasonable expectations... 10 Jan 2015 Director of Development Expectations of a CEO In my last posting I wrote about the CEO’s expectations of a director of development. This time the tables turn.… Doug Shaw No Comments
Coaching Believe it or not the hardest part of providing fundraising counsel to nonprofits is NOT raising sufficient income! It’s not coming up with strategies... 03 Jan 2015 The Hardest Part of Being a Fundraising Consultant Believe it or not the hardest part of providing fundraising counsel to nonprofits is NOT raising sufficient income! It’s not… Doug Shaw No Comments
Coaching Leaders, at any level within an organization, can create an environment of joyful service. Conversely, there are many leaders who view power as something... 15 Nov 2014 How You Use Power Will Determine the Health of Your Organization Leaders, at any level within an organization, can create an environment of joyful service. Conversely, there are many leaders who… Doug Shaw No Comments