Managing Major Gifts Staffing Transitions: Learnings from the Great Resignation

As frontline fundraisers, we know that the best practice is to build a prospect's relationship with the organization rather than with us as individuals. We do this so that if and when we depart from our roles, the donor will likely maintain their philanthropic relationship with the organization. However, we can acknowledge that we naturally develop relationships with one another – it's only natural! So, what can organizations do to minimize the risk of diminished relationships when a staff member departs?