Retention & Growth: Supporting Fundraisers for the Long Term

Retention is one of the biggest challenges for fundraising teams today. Retention isn’t just about compensation or titles: it’s about culture, clarity, and how people experience their work day to day. In this session, we’ll learn from a corporate culture expert who specializes in building workplaces where people feel supported, motivated, and valued over time. Together, we’ll explore how strong supervision, intentional feedback, and growth-focused management practices can improve retention on fundraising teams.
 
Key takeaways include:
•    What culture actually looks like in daily supervision and management
•    Supporting growth without relying on promotions or title changes
•    Using cross-training and stretch opportunities to build engagement
•    Creating clarity, trust, and accountability that drive retention