Topic
development director
Should You Pay Your Fundraiser on Commission?
Paying a fundraiser a percentage of what they raise looks risk-free for a small nonprofit, but it quietly moves the risk onto your donors and pays for the wrong part of the job. Here's why the model backfires and what to offer instead when money is tight.
Episode 57: When Should I Hire Our First Development Director?
If you're an executive director who's been juggling fundraising with everything else and your board is pushing you to hire your first development director, this episode is exactly what you need. Host Jeremy Reis tackles the biggest fears and questions around this critical hire: What should you look for in candidates?
Development Director Job Description and Hiring Guide
A copy-ready development director job description, what the role really involves at different sizes, how to set pay, and the interview questions to ask.
5 Tips to Prepare for a Development Director Interview
You’ve polished your resume, perfected your cover letter, and the phone call you’ve been waiting for finally comes – they want to interview you for the development director position! This is amazing news, and while it may feel like the hard part is over, the real challenge is just beginning. Now it’s time to prepare for the interview so that you can make the best impression possible.