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Tip of the Month

Tips for Staffing the Development Program

•  Remember the 90/10 rule – spend 90% of the time identifying, cultivating, and soliciting the top 10% of the donors who will give 90% of the money.

•  Hire a good database manager

•  Hire to complement weaknesses – surround your CEO with people who have the skills and talents he or she lacks.

•  Set financial and non-financial goals for staff.

•  Evaluate and celebrate the successes.

•  Learn from the failures.

•  Make integrity and commitment to the organizations' mission a part of every job description.

•  Keep your sense of humor

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For more tips, check your current issue of the chapter newsletter, Chapter & Verse.