Am I too old or just not opening my eyes to see the fundraising opportunity of Bitcoin?
The United Way has jumped on the Bitcoin bandwagon, joining several nonprofits in accepting Bitcoin donations. Should your fundraising department hop on board with Bitcoin as well?
The interview process in the nonprofit fundraising sector is what you make of it, but having a proper interview process is critical if you desire a highly performing team.
Consistent fundraising success doesn't just happen. It takes serious work and commitment. And many organizations have a hard time getting it right.
Do you have a written operational plan to follow for you and your team? Having a plan helps you see and evaluate the current road map already in place. A plan review helps you determine what resources your organization needs and helps you set goals and objectives for the future. Having said this, you must be experienced with plans and have a vision for what the "master" plan should be, or you may be missing the boat. In this case, mentors, peers or consultants can provide templates for you to use.
While you work for one charity, remember that your actions affect all charities and our profession as a whole. There must be zero tolerance for any perceived act of unethical behavior.
If you are struggling with an employee or a board member and your gut says to move him or her along, then make a plan and do it!
The next time you're tempted to say "I'm not interested," I highly recommend you break that down and understand what is really holding you back.
Fundraising isn't painless — but the joy it brings makes our profession amazing.
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