Fund-Raiser Wanted But First
You Have To Be an Expert in..

by Tony Poderis | May 7, 2012 | Blog | 2 comments

I once was not even remotely considered as a candidate for a fund-raising position with a hospital. Even though my fund-raising credentials were strong, and I came well recommended, I lacked one crucial aspect the hospital wanted. I did not even get an interview...

Say Thanks even if You Don’t Get the Grant

by Tony Poderis | Oct 3, 2011 | Blog | 4 comments

I was greatly saddened recently to learn of the death of a key foundation official in our area whose generous and caring philanthropy was instrumental in giving me a running start as the new and first development director of a major non-profit organization. In my...

Wearing Those Development and Marketing “Hats” at the Same Time: A Bad Fit and a Headache

by Joyce Braun Poderis | Apr 12, 2007 | Development Team, Fundraising Policies & Practices | 8 comments

Wearing Those Development and Marketing “Hats” at the Same Time: A Bad Fit and a Headache Introduction For decades, I have heard about, observed, and have had personal relationships with scores of individuals who attempted to wear the Development and...

When Should a Non-Profit Organization
Hire its First Development Director?

by Tony Poderis | Jul 25, 2006 | Development Team | 4 comments

The short answer is sooner rather than later! If a non-profit organization is beginning to ask whether it needs a professional development director, it probably should have hired one months, even years ago. The biggest mistake non-profits make in hiring their first...

What’s a Good Director of Development Worth?

by Tony Poderis | Oct 25, 2005 | Development Team | 34 comments

Non-profits with resources sufficient to engage professionals in key staff positions seem to find it relatively easy to determine salaries for heads of marketing, finance, and human resources, among others. Development directors however are another story. Why is that?...