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Reshaping Nonprofit Development for Long-Term Success The Problem with the Traditional Model Nonprofits are pressured to hire a Development Director […]

When fundraising fails, it’s not about the person you hired but the system you gave them. Stop Blaming the Hire. […]

Why do we stop the Development Director churn and build something more innovative? Nonprofits don’t fail at fundraising because they […]

(Spoiler: It’s more than salary) According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the average total cost to employ a full-time development […]

In the nonprofit sector, there’s a familiar cycle: A key staff member leaves. The board or leadership team rushes to […]

“Fractional isn’t just consulting. It’s a smarter structure.” What Does “Fractional” Mean? A fractional team is a group of specialists […]

Let’s say it out loud: Nonprofit job descriptions have gotten out of control. If you’ve ever read a posting and […]

Why our sector needs to stop hiring unicorns — and start building real infrastructure By Eddie Allen, Founder & Lead […]

Let’s say it out loud: the traditional development director model is broken. Not underperforming. Not outdated. Broken. Nonprofits are cycling […]

By Eddie Allen, Founder & Lead Guide, Pacific Northwest Fundraising [email protected] Schedule a conversation: meetings.hubspot.com/eddie94 1. Philanthropy Is Growing — […]

Losing grant funding doesn’t mean losing momentum. But it does mean shifting your strategy. At Pacific Northwest Fundraising, we’ve been […]

Why traditional Development Director hiring keeps failing—and what to do instead. Why hiring a Development Director first leads to burnout […]