Why Fractional Work Is the Future of Nonprofit Support
There’s a conversation happening in the nonprofit sector that’s long overdue.
For years, the model has looked the same: a small organization with a big mission tries to hire one person to do everything. The development director who also handles marketing. The executive director who writes the grants, manages the board, and somehow still finds time to show up for the people they serve. The communications coordinator who is also the event planner, the social media manager, and the unofficial therapist for a team that’s running on empty.
The Rise of Fractional Fundraising: Ethical Opportunities and Risks
Across the nonprofit sector, a new fundraising approach is gaining popularity: fractional fundraising. Whether called fractional development, contract fundraising, or part-time development leadership, the idea is straightforward. Instead of hiring a full-time development professional, a nonprofit hires an experienced fundraiser, marketer, and/or grants professional for a fraction of the cost to help shape strategy, develop systems, and enhance donor relationships.