Expectations vs Reality - Fundraising Edition

Hey Nonprofit Friend

A common theme we are seeing across the sector is completely unrealistic job postings.

We get that nonprofit pros are incredible and do so much with so little but its getting a tad ridiculous isn't it? Like COVID downsized our teams and then supersized expectations....

Which is why we are kicking off the conversation first by talking about nonprofit fundraising roles on LinkedIn Oct.29th @ 12:30 EST.

And then, because we get asked so frequently "who do you know??" we recently kicked off our Trusted Hive Partners program.

Let us match you up with the perfect fit consultant ❤️ 

Check out the rest of our Nonprofit Community Driven Resources!

Community Resources!

1. LinkedIn Live - Unrealistic Expectations, Overloaded Roles: The Silent Crisis in Nonprofit Fundraising - Are you concerned about the overwhelming demands placed on nonprofit fundraisers? Join us.
2. Have you had a chance to participate in the Social Impact Staff Retention Project yet?? Your voice matters - use it in this survey!
3. Checkout the AI Equity Project - a research initiative focused on AI and Data Equity in the Nonprofit Sector. Presented by Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE and Meenakshi (Meena) Das t his body of work has collected insights from over 700 nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada.

Check out our recent Hive Chat sponsors

Pixel Lighthouse - a nonprofit website agency built on a decade-plus of experience in content writing, web design, and software development. We’re a small, family-owned team that exists to help nonprofits like you create the next stage in their online presence.

Keepers of the Story - We partner with our clients to develop custom and strategic video solutions that produce real-world results. By diving deep on your unique goals and challenges, and taking a stake in your expected outcome every step of the way, our success is in ensuring your success.   

Canadian National Fundraising Conference - an executive forum where leaders from across the country can gather to talk all things fundraising.Presented by Steve Lloyd of Foundation Magazine and Jim Hilborn of Hilborn Charity eNews, this conference will benefit all fundraising experts in the philanthropic sector, particularly teams which are responsible for marketing, donor outreach, gift planning, legacy giving and corporate engagement.

New Hive Mind Articles

1. The Nonprofit Burnout Crisis Part 1: Is the personal cost too high in social impact work?

Read here

by Tasha Van Vlack

"The majority of my friends working in nonprofit find themselves caught in a relentless cycle of overextension – your mission never stops feeling urgent and the pressure to achieve more with fewer resources is relentless."

2. The Vital Role of Leaders in Creating Organizational Culture

Read here

by Chris Wong, LMHC, ACC

"The biggest mistake leaders often make is that they opt out of culture building.  Leaders often focus on big problems, but forget they must actively shape a positive culture, or risk a negative one.  There are 8 critical scenarios in which leaders often miss the mark and miss an opportunity to shape the culture."

3. Sharing Even When It’s Uncomfortable: Thought Leadership for Nonprofit Leaders

Read here

by Daniel Francavilla

"As a nonprofit leader, I know your time is limited. So how can you consistently create valuable content without burning out? The key is in leveraging everyday moments as content opportunities."

What resources are you looking for Hiver? Have something you would like to write about and share with our community?

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