The Right Moves

Kimberly Seville

Donor confidence follows consumer confidence — so largely, uncertainty, with the exception of political giving among a pretty much universally pissed-off and disgusted electorate.

And the Next Big Thing is ____, but don't forget _____.

Pamela Barden

I've never been good at predicting the next big thing! However, there is more and more emphasis on formal fundraising training, and people from the for-profit sector have been attending classes the last few years to transition into what they hope is a more stable job market in the not-for-profit 
sector. The value of education over experience should become clear as more people with fundraising degrees and certificates enter the workforce. The verdict is still out, but I predict a blend of both will be the winning combination (as is true in most fields).