PDS 204: Stage 4 of a Fundraising Program - Coordinate

In this episode of the Petrus Development Show, Rhen Hoehn and Andrew Robison continue their series on the stages of building a fundraising program by focusing on stage four, “Coordinate,” when fundraising outgrows a one-person job and a nonprofit begins building a team. They discuss how to mitigate the risk of new hires by ensuring current staff are focused on productive fundraising activities, prioritizing roles that can add revenue sooner, and hiring for complementary strengths between annual giving and major gifts. 00:00 Welcome and Series Recap 00:26 Stage Four Overview 01:41 When Fundraising Outgrows One Person 04:26 Check Focus Before Hiring 05:52 Smart Second Hire Choices 07:49 Complementary Skills Strategy 09:39 Leadership Role as Team Grows 11:27 Development Director Evolves 14:40 Systems to Coordinate the Team 17:23 Using AI Tools for Coordination 18:55 How Petrus Helps You Hire 20:42 Signs You're Ready for Stage Five 22:30 Campaigns from Strength Closing 23:38 Wrap Up and Next Episode