Comments on: "No life, no liberty, just the pursuit of wealthy donors" http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/life-liberty-pursuit-wealthy-donors/ YOU can change the world through fundraising Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Daniel Burleigh http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/life-liberty-pursuit-wealthy-donors/#comment-81 Daniel Burleigh Fri, 07 May 2010 18:33:21 +0000 http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/?p=1650#comment-81 Thank you for this article. I'm a big believer in competing for top talent in the "charity" space, and though compensation is not the only lever that can be used, it certainly is an important area that has been left unadressed for too long. I think the increased interest in social entrepreneurship by business school students and GenY in particular will require the compensation aspect to be addressed. I've worked with many nonprofit leaders and have deep respect for the individuals working in the field currently. I do think that more business-minded and experienced individuals are needed in this space- I think calling it charity or nonprofit is part of the problem. As an aspiring social entrepreneur myself, I am committed to being a part of the change, so we can provide competitive and meaningful opportunities for individuals wanting to change the world for the better. Thank you for this article. I’m a big believer in competing for top talent in the “charity” space, and though compensation is not the only lever that can be used, it certainly is an important area that has been left unadressed for too long. I think the increased interest in social entrepreneurship by business school students and GenY in particular will require the compensation aspect to be addressed. I’ve worked with many nonprofit leaders and have deep respect for the individuals working in the field currently. I do think that more business-minded and experienced individuals are needed in this space- I think calling it charity or nonprofit is part of the problem. As an aspiring social entrepreneur myself, I am committed to being a part of the change, so we can provide competitive and meaningful opportunities for individuals wanting to change the world for the better.

]]> By: Kati Wilkins http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/life-liberty-pursuit-wealthy-donors/#comment-80 Kati Wilkins Fri, 07 May 2010 17:33:39 +0000 http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/?p=1650#comment-80 This is a great post! I've totally been there and done that. At my last organization I was only making $35,000 a year, despite the fact that I was a project manager. I worked my ass off for that job, often working nights and weekends, yet I was the lowest paid employee there. Since then, I've been looking for work at other non-profits, and been offered less than what I was making at my last job. The last three lines are really powerful, and it's essentially what I've done for myself. I was getting tired of being paid less than what I was worth, and not having my efforts recognized so I stated a freelance grant writing and social media business for non-profits and artists. It allows me to set the terms for how much I think I'm worth, yet still help non-profits accomplish their missions. It's been very liberating! This is a great post! I’ve totally been there and done that. At my last organization I was only making $35,000 a year, despite the fact that I was a project manager. I worked my ass off for that job, often working nights and weekends, yet I was the lowest paid employee there. Since then, I’ve been looking for work at other non-profits, and been offered less than what I was making at my last job.

The last three lines are really powerful, and it’s essentially what I’ve done for myself. I was getting tired of being paid less than what I was worth, and not having my efforts recognized so I stated a freelance grant writing and social media business for non-profits and artists. It allows me to set the terms for how much I think I’m worth, yet still help non-profits accomplish their missions. It’s been very liberating!

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