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Mike's Message Takeover: Navigating the New Normal: Compensation, Benefits, and Flexibility in Fundraising

According to the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Report, the average fundraising salary in the U.S. saw a modest increase of 0.8% in 2023, rising from $95,841 to $96,621. This figure pales in comparison to the robust 6.7% increase seen in 2022, reflecting a slow growth trend that fails to keep pace with the 3% inflation rate over the same period.

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Year-End Challenges in Q4 2023 as Fundraising Metrics Decline

FEP’s latest quarterly data shows the growing challenge for American nonprofits: a near-universal decline in fundraising metrics, including dollars raised, donor counts, and retention when compared to 2022.

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01 Jan 2020

New on the Job: New Team Leader? Take 90 Days to Get Your Relationships Right!

Even if you are not a resolution setter, there is something inherently refreshing about a new year. It can be the perfect time for a “reset” of...

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01 Jan 2020

Motivation and Inspiration: All Aboard the Empathy Express

In the 1998 movie, Sliding Doors, the main character, Helen (played by Gwyneth Paltrow), is presented with two life paths, and which one she follows...

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01 Jan 2020

Motivation and Inspiration:Philanthropy in Kenya

Above: © Ian Macharia, Kargi, Kenya. Kenyans view philanthropy as a mutual obligation, part of the responsibility of belonging to an extended family...

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01 Jan 2020

Does Higher Tech Mean Higher Unemployment?

We all know R2-D2, the beloved little robot from Star Wars whose beeps and boops helped defeat the evil Empire. Although adorable, how cute would R2...

01 Jan 2020

From the President: There’s Nothing Cliché About Job Satisfaction

I’m going to start this off with a cliché, but please bear with me. It’s the new year, so of course our January issue is about spending a little time...

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01 Jan 2020

Finding the Right Fit: Considering a Career Move in Fundraising?

Above: © Ian Schneider. How You Can Stay Sane and Be More Successful Working to support the mission of a nonprofit can be a rewarding career choice...

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01 Jan 2020

Life Lessons/Professional Guidance: New Year, New Quarter, New You?

How to take a step back and ensure that your career and ideals are in alignment. Ready or not, it’s a new year and it’s time to get busy. Between the...

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01 Jan 2020

New on the Job: Move Your Career Forward Faster with the “Be’s” of Fundraising

We were all new once and wanted to be good at our jobs, but without a real playbook, that can be challenging to accomplish. I often think back and ask...

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01 Jan 2020

New on the Job: Getting Schooled

What I Learned Transitioning to Higher Education Fundraising “Oh Laura’s not from higher education, so she doesn’t know how we do things.” I can’t...

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01 Jan 2020

Motivation and Inspiration: What Motivates Donors?

Examining Donor Motivation Through a Management Lens The act of charitable giving brings up a lot of questions: What motivates people to give away...

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