Management and Leadership Archives - Cygnus Applied Research

Managing Staff Who Are Working from Home

April 7, 2020

When asked, “Where do you get important work done?”, the majority of workers, including fundraisers, say they get it done at home.…

October 19, 2018

2017 was a record-breaking year for giving. Still, 36% of individual donors admitted they could have given more – in some cases,…

June 18, 2015

…why expectations in donor relations should be just as concrete as those for fundraisers who raise money, and how to measure performance

April 7, 2014

…how offering a flexible work environment can extend the tenure of good fundraisers

March 21, 2014

…why external training, not just on-the-job experience, is essential for anyone aspiring to management or leadership

April 2, 2012

…how to combat rapid turnover of fundraisers under 30

March 20, 2012

…how to build a pipeline of great candidates for your next job opening in fundraising

November 22, 2011

…the value-added advantages of hiring over-qualified staff

June 28, 2011

…why Boards are reluctant to contribute meaningfully to fundraising

January 12, 2011

…how fundraisers can help their Boards and CEOs understand the benefits of long-term fundraising