On Bill's Mind

What does serving as chair of a search committee actually entail? Consider this job description for guidance.

Are non-fundraisers joining your search committee for a new fundraising leader? Help them understand the unique norms of your profession.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber shares 5 things to consider when choosing a board to join plus 10 questions to ask the nominating committee.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber outlines the most desirable skills in today’s market, the questions employers can use to assess these skills, and what candidates should consider in response.

Hiring a new CEO/Executive Director is an important (and often daunting) task. Read our Co-Founder Bill Weber’s advice to ensure success.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber outlines the 4 building blocks that all effective nonprofit organizational plans should include.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber provides 5 steps to strengthen the recruitment process – for the benefit of the candidate and the hiring manager.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber explores why some believe higher education fundraising is easier than other sectors – and what they’re failing to consider.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber addresses common criticisms of fundraisers.

More and more organizations are hiring fundraisers to be their new CEOs. Discover how your organization can successfully do so, too.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber shares all you need to know when it comes to recruiting candidates from shop sizes different from your own.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber shares key considerations and questions to keep in mind when deciding whether to hire an executive search firm.

Discover what the candidate marketplace looks like during the pandemic and how your nonprofit can adapt its recruitment strategy to be successful.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber provides insider advice for anyone looking to start a career in fundraising – whether it’ll be their first job or they’re decades into their career.

Is your board taking advantage of its members’ diverse experience? President Bill Weber outlines why you should and how to do it!

How does the analogy “fixing the plane while flying it” apply to your nonprofit’s strategic planning efforts? Click to find out!

President Bill Weber recently spoke with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) on how nonprofit leaders can embrace digitalization to attract and retain top talent.

Development Guild DDI President Bill Weber explores best practices for maintaining a healthy board.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber provides advice for before, during, and after your interview with an executive recruiter.

Co-Founder Bill Weber illustrates critical considerations for an organization embarking on the trepidatious process of “strategic planning.”

Our Co-Founder addresses the “Third Rail Question”. Here’s how to deal with it in an interview, whether you’re the fundraiser or the recruiter.

Development Guild DDI Co-Founder Bill Weber breaks down a strategy to help differentiate qualified candidates and test their writing chops.

HR professionals don’t always understand how to negotiate with fundraisers. Development Guild DDI President Bill Weber clues us in.