2013 Highlights: About Fundraisers

Charities Grapple With Whether It Matters if Fundraisers Look Like the Donors They Solicit
As America grows more multicultural, some groups are diversifying their ranks, but others are helping charity solicitors learn how to connect with people from different backgrounds.

Temporary Fundraisers Can Ease the Strain of Rampant Turnover
Seasoned veterans often can keep donors involved and help chief executives troubleshoot staff problems before a new chief development officer is appointed.

Charities Seek Charisma and Specific Results When Choosing Fundraisers
Candidates may spend two days or more interviewing, in part because nonprofits are looking for people whose personalities fit with donors and colleagues.

Opinion: How Grant Makers Can Best Help Charities Build Fundraising Muscle
Organizations often need stronger leadership and management before they are ready for ambitious campaigns.

Half of Fundraisers in the Top Job Would Like to Quit
Fifty percent of chief development officers plan to quit in the next two years, a new study finds. But charity leaders are equally frustrated: One-fourth say they fired their last fundraiser.