Technical players vs. relationship players

What if our fundraising problems don't stem from the ‘technicians’ not being good enough?What if our fundraising problems aren't fundraising problems at all, but organizational and cultural problems that stem from us not having healthy organizations—and healthy leaders.On today's podcast, we argue that fundraising technicians aren’t enough to be successful and grow a sustainable nonprofit. We must operate as—and hire—organizational development specialists: relationship players. We get into the difference between technical players and relationship players, and why the most successful leaders are often highly relational and strategic. GET CONNECTEDFollow Louis Diez on LinkedIn Follow Mike Duerksen on LinkedIn Join the Donor Participation Project here—a community of fundraisers who get together every month to co-create solutions that increase donor participation.Get access to the 5 Minute Fundraising Fix—a FREE mini course that will help you craft compelling fundraising messages that move donors to action and increase response. ABOUT THE HOSTSLouis Diez advises nonprofits in annual fund development, digital fundraising, and engagement strategies. He's the founder and host of the Donor Participation Project and VP, Community at Almabase.Mike Duerksen is the founder and CEO of BuildGood, a fundraising agency that helps nonprofits raise more money from individual donors. He also hosts the Build Good Fundraising Podcast.