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How to Hire a Fundraiser

An executive headhunter shares his secrets
Bruce Dingman | posted 11/02/2007
This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

Let's be honest, shall we?

When it comes to another organization's successful fundraising efforts, have you ever silently confessed, "I wish we had its fundraiser"?

Wishing and hoping don't do the hiring in my executive search firm. Likewise, even your well-motivated best intentions are insufficient to land the skilled chief development officer who can take your ministry to the next level.

Lay your best intentions aside, put away your short list of candidates and their direct phone numbers in a drawer and, for the moment at least, consider these four watchwords that can help direct you to a priceless hire.

1. Think "passion for ministry"

A well-qualified chief development officer may not know a lot about development.  Successful fundraisers believe deeply in their respective organizations. Before you invest too heavily in trying to cherry pick a proven fundraising professional to match your needs, take a different starting point: Consider the names of respected, accomplished people who can ...

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