What to Do When Your Fundraiser Quits to Maintain Momentum and Find the Right Candidate

What to Do When Your Fundraiser Quits to Maintain Momentum and Find the Right Candidate

June 30, 2026 · 29 min

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The episode discusses strategies for maintaining momentum after a fundraiser quits and how to approach the hiring process intentionally.

Send us Fan Mail Your fundraiser just handed in their notice. Now what? Before you dust off that three-year-old job description and blast it out, there are a few things you need to know. Fundraiser turnover is one of the most disruptive events a small nonprofit can face. Donor relationships go quiet, grant deadlines get missed, and someone who already has a full plate suddenly inherits a whole new set of responsibilities. If the hiring process that follows is reactive rather than intentional,...

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