{"id":6384,"date":"2017-04-18T18:53:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T22:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=6384"},"modified":"2021-05-26T16:05:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T20:05:08","slug":"hiring-development-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/hiring-development-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Hiring A Top-Notch Nonprofit Development Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While your nonprofit is undoubtedly skilled in many areas, there are almost always going to be challenging obligations that just don\u2019t come as naturally to your team and require extra time and attention.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why no matter how experienced your nonprofit is, hiring a development expert is never a bad move in helping your nonprofit be the best that it can be.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These professionals are there to help your organization get the most out of your\u00a0donor network to increase your nonprofit’s longevity and impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To ensure you find the right development director that meets your nonprofit standards,\u00a0always consider these best practices in your executive search:<\/p>\n

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  1. Refining your nonprofit\u2019s development needs.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Hiring a nonprofit executive search firm.<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Creating an executive search committee.<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Developing branded downloadable resources.<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Determining an effective advertising strategy.<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Preparing for interviews (both for applicants and employers)<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Developing your new development officer’s role.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By hiring\u00a0the right development professional, your nonprofit will not only overcome intimidating obstacles, but design new roles to lead you in promising directions.<\/p>\n

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    \"Refine<\/h2>\n

    1. Refining Your Nonprofit\u2019s Development Needs<\/h2>\n

    Before you embark on the hiring process, you should first analyze your nonprofit\u2019s changing needs in preparation for bringing on a new team hire.<\/p>\n

    In fact, as your nonprofit faces new risks and rewards over the years, it\u2019s expected that the goals you once started out with have either been surpassed or redirected entirely.<\/p>\n

    To get your\u00a0bearings on where your nonprofit stands today, rally your team together for a group brainstorming session on what areas a development officer may be able to help with.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Set aside time to analyze your nonprofit\u2019s new objectives by discussing these key points with your team:<\/p>\n