Development Guild

🚨 A Must-Read for Nonprofit Leaders Hiring Fundraisers in 2025

Did you know it can take 16 months before a new fundraiser is fully engaged with your org and donors? With average tenure lasting about the same, retention has to start during recruitment.
In his recent article, Jesse Bryan, Vice President of Executive Search, shares five actionable strategies—from aligning internal expectations to strengthening onboarding—to help you hire smarter and retain longer.

📖 Read the full article: https://dgddi.co/42UZslL

Big congratulations to Jamie on her promotion to Director of Accounting and Contract Operations at Development Guild! 🎉
Jamie has long been a behind-the-scenes force at DG—collaborating across teams, identifying opportunities for innovation, and making complex processes run more smoothly.

When asked what she loves most about her role, Jamie shared:
“We have wonderful colleagues here at DG who are a pleasure to collaborate with and learn from… I’ve always appreciated the flexibility I’ve been given to identify areas or projects that most interest me and see as beneficial for the firm.”

From cross-functional collaboration to sunny escapes in Puerto Rico and Cape Cod, Jamie brings curiosity, creativity, and a calm, thoughtful presence to everything she does. We’re so lucky to have you on the team, Jamie!