tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post3045148220415966807..comments2024-03-22T03:36:37.800-04:00Comments on Donor Relations Guru: More Staff Isn't Always the SolutionDonor Relations Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15768044971685878089noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-30480937054821606392017-03-29T09:55:46.163-04:002017-03-29T09:55:46.163-04:00"More staff isn't always the solution. I ..."More staff isn't always the solution. I may become public enemy #1 for saying this but more people isn't what we need. We need to examine our processes and the way we do our work first before asking for more bodies."<br /><br />Spot on.<br /><br />We also have to be honest about what's working and what's not working, even if what's NOT working has worked well in the past. We have to be willing to let things go when they are no longer effective, especially if projects are depleting staff time which could be better used elsewhere.Gloria Goosbyhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/gmgoosbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-9000402112887413222017-03-27T20:02:10.222-04:002017-03-27T20:02:10.222-04:00Great article! I completely agree that a lot of ti...Great article! I completely agree that a lot of times it is easier to focus on the staff needs and overlook the underlying problems. The frustrating thing that I find is that due to the aggressive goals and staff turnover of the places I've worked, slowing down to evaluate the process just isn't accepted by most leadership team members or the boss. Anyone have any tips or specific ways to frame this to the leadership team? I'm all for reviewing the process and thinking critically for new solutions. It may not be sexy, but it is vital for sustainable success! Kelly Rowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574199379566653192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-19047757372277033342017-03-23T15:55:46.184-04:002017-03-23T15:55:46.184-04:00I absolutely understand and appreciate the feedbac...I absolutely understand and appreciate the feedback! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-72113037687095667212017-03-23T15:04:14.325-04:002017-03-23T15:04:14.325-04:00I love your refreshing honesty. I think your leade...I love your refreshing honesty. I think your leadership would as well. I would start with a conversation but leave the compensation for last. First talk about your professional growth and how they can invest beyond salary then bring up salary. The increase though would not be like taking that person's salary and splitting it between you, if you know what I mean.... Donor Relations Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15768044971685878089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-19954020325746743202017-03-23T13:58:55.600-04:002017-03-23T13:58:55.600-04:00Question Lynne - I am part of a three person team ...Question Lynne - I am part of a three person team of which I supervise. To be quite honest, I don't have enough to do. We may be losing one of our team members to a new opportunity. My initial thought is for the remaining two of us to absorb her responsibilities. What is the best way to propose this idea? Would it be appropriate to ask that the remaining two of us receive raises as a result of taking on added responsibilities from another position?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-16231462513731592862017-03-23T13:33:27.966-04:002017-03-23T13:33:27.966-04:00Lynne, fabulous post! Very inspiring and spot on. ...Lynne, fabulous post! Very inspiring and spot on. JPGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-30866027555237820332017-03-23T10:37:41.338-04:002017-03-23T10:37:41.338-04:00You are right on the mark. I also do development a...You are right on the mark. I also do development assessments and when staff is needed it's always at the administrative level. That change can unlock log jams, and the new staff bring their own insights and ways to streamline work flow. They also can end up asking, "Why do we do it this way?"RCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804596503202147786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-87390458889958031352017-03-23T10:34:42.743-04:002017-03-23T10:34:42.743-04:00While our operating budget is under $250K, we have...While our operating budget is under $250K, we have assets close to $1 million and have a paid staff of 1 (myself)! About a year ago, we started working with a 3rd party to transition us on to Quickbooks and assist us with event mailings which has helped a lot. While that itself has taken some getting used to, it's nice to know we have someone who can help us out as needed without having another paid staff member.RWFgetscookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14179971165536839150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-34350681890131547482017-03-23T10:12:33.712-04:002017-03-23T10:12:33.712-04:00Excellent advice--not just for donor relations and...Excellent advice--not just for donor relations and fundraising operations, but for any organization in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors!MWJ150https://www.blogger.com/profile/00279510494223278582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-48547137387962403672017-03-23T09:38:56.546-04:002017-03-23T09:38:56.546-04:00You continue to be our coach reminding us about th...You continue to be our coach reminding us about the core fundamentals we all need to excel in. Great perspective! thanks for posting this.<br /><br />--VickyVixVuzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243148631273837751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1410527928650560979.post-76166075914290616002017-03-23T09:30:02.607-04:002017-03-23T09:30:02.607-04:00Spot on! We are working our way through setting u...Spot on! We are working our way through setting up a fundraising shop. Exhausting, yet, exhilarating. Much of what you've written above are things we've stopped to consider. Overwhelming, the amount of resources, tools, and thoughts/ideas on the topic. I have to say, not a brown nosing comment :), you have been at the top of my list of resources on the topic. Innovative, creative, outside the box and I love the methods, useful, practical, and able to implement without adding staff and hours to our processes. <br /><br />Thanks Lynne!DP (Florida)noreply@blogger.com