10 Core Personality Traits of Effective Fundraisers
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
When I first became involved with fundraising some 25 years ago, it was more of a career that one...
Why Nonprofits Should Develop a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
What is a donor-advised fund?
With donor-advised funds (or DAFs), donors can make a contribution to...
Two Fundraising Leadership Roles: Marklund
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves individuals of all ages with severe and profound...
Hiring a Fundraising Consultant | Find the Best One for your Nonprofit
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
So you're hiring a fundraising consultant.
Development Dilemma: When to Start a Major Gifts Program
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
Nonprofits that typically rely on revenue from special event fundraisers, grants, and direct mail...
Development Dilemma: Hiring First Fundraising Staff
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
In our new weekly column, consultants with decades of nonprofit experience answer your questions...
Six Ways to Retain Your Talented Fundraising Staff
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
Why is it that development professionals change jobs every few years? In our profession, we’ve come...
4 Things Great Fundraising Candidates Do in a Job Search
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Heidi Waltner-Pepper
I’ve worked with several organizations in the past year to help them find chief development officers