243 | Does your boss know how to create an environment where fundraising can thrive?

243 | Does your boss know how to create an environment where fundraising can thrive?

The Fundraising Talent Podcast, a production of Responsive Fundraising

You've heard me say that I don’t believe we have a fundraising problem so much as a supervisory problem. The conclusion I have come to is that supervisors have to create environments where fundraising can thrive which often means knowing what to measure, when to give feedback, and when to celebrate success. The supervisor who knows how to do these three things is the boss that fundraiser's should be eager to work for. This was the conversation that I had today with Matthew who is recruiting a major gifts role at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi.

During our conversation today, we turned the interview around and put Matthew in the hot seat. Before we tackled the, “So, are you really a great boss?” and “Why should a super-talented fundraiser come work for you?” sort of questions, Matthew and I compared notes on what being in the supervisory role has afforded our perspectives. What was most apparent to me is that Matthew has developed a genuine passion for fundraising, enjoys the work, and strives to create a great working environment for his team - all critically important characteristics in the search for a new boss.

As always, we are grateful to our friends at CueBack for their support of The Fundraising Talent Podcast. If you would like to visit their website, see their link in the comments. If you would like to apply for the major gifts opportunity at Del Mar College, we have included that link in the comments as well. Hiring managers, Responsive Fundraising does not charge a fee to promote your job opportunity on The Fundraising Talent Podcast.

As always, we are grateful to CueBack for sponsoring The Fundraising Talent Podcast.