Fostering Growth Through Unwavering Partnerships: Lessons we’ve learned as Partner.

“I’m in a hurry to get things done … I rush and rush until life’s no fun.” These familiar lyrics from the country band Alabama were recently deemed my theme song by those who know me well. I must admit, when it was said I thought – damn, they aren’t wrong.  For most of 2022 this is exactly how I’ve felt, and I’m sure many of you in the sector can relate.

30%. That is the percentage of fundraisers that plan to leave our sector within the next 24 months. Take a moment and let that exodus sink in. That’s not a turnover statistic (projected turnover is even higher at 51%). 30% of fundraisers will LEAVE the sector all together. That is a massive loss of talent for our sector and I can’t figure out why we aren’t doing more to address it.

One of RevJen’s core themes is that work of purpose should be done with purpose, on purpose. This focus on being deliberate and intentional is woven throughout RevJen program offerings.

Over the last few months, I have been challenging false “facts” that are harming the nonprofit sector. I’ve been saving a big one to challenge as we kick off 2022: We must have low overhead to be considered well-run.

In September, I highlighted five false “facts” that are harming the nonprofit sector and undermining impact.  I’ve been taking a closer look at each of them. Next up: the idea that nonprofits just can’t recruit top talent. 

Last month, I highlighted five false “facts” that are harming the nonprofit sector and undermining impact.  Over the next few weeks, we will take a closer look at each one. First up: the notion that burnout just comes with the territory.