Jeremy Gregg, development director at Central Dallas Ministries, on his blog, The Raiser’s Razor, blasts his peers for talking about how much more they could earn if they worked in the business world.
Since they are always asking others to give, why do fundraisers get paid at all? Seems hypocritical me. As Morals Tutor to America's Wealthiest Families I take no money. I count myself lucky to be allowed to wander the streets.
Confidence in ones organization and having a strategic development plan would provide the blueprint on how best to use dollars spent to raise the money. I have read too many financials showing deficits in fundraising but the person still got paid. When people raised money does it make sense to raise $90,000 but spend $80,000 for a net of $10,000. All of that time and effort spent to raise the money with a clear development plan is usually more productive.
Posted by: robert guinto | February 03, 2008 at 04:03 PM