The Guava Tree Strategies Blog
Practical fundraising strategy and instruction for nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Skip Professional Development
Professional development is one of the first things nonprofits cut when budgets get tight. But investing in your staff doesn’t have to mean expensive conferences or trainings. Learn why professional development is a retention strategy, how to build a culture of learning on a limited budget, and why you can’t expect employees to have skills you aren’t willing to invest in developing.
What Your Nonprofit Development Director Job Description Is Really Saying to Candidates
Most Director of Development job descriptions are written for the organization, not the candidate. Here's a breakdown of an actual Development Director job description and why experienced fundraisers will read it and move on without applying.