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Are you ready to stop wasting time on ineffective board meetings? Are you ready to focus, instead, on what will actually move the needle for your nonprofit?


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If you’re constantly trying to do more, never feel like there’s enough hours in the day and rarely get to be strategic in your role because you’re stuck in the weeds of running your nonprofit, not directing it (yes, I see you) ... You probably need more staff!!


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Episode #253: The Benefits of Hiring Fractional Executives for Nonprofits

Episode #253: The Benefits of Hiring Fractional Executives for Nonprofits

In this episode, we delve into the concept of fractional executives with Cindy Wagman. Cindy, a certified fundraising executive and founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement, explains how fractional executives can be a game changer for small nonprofits. Learn about the role of fractional fundraisers, the benefits they offer, and how they can alleviate the stress on executive directors. Cindy also shares insights on hiring and working with fractional executives, and debunks common objections. This just might be the better solution for your nonprofit's leadership needs you didn’t even know you were looking for!

Cindy Wagman has proven you can serve yourself and others well - without settling. Through her coaching, consulting, and speaking, Cindy currently helps nonprofit consultants shake off the “shoulds”, drop the scarcity hangover from the nonprofit sector, and find abundance in entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of The Fractional Fundraising Movement that connects small nonprofits and the Fractional Fundraisers that serve them. Cindy became a Certified Fundraising Executive in 2009 and received her MBA from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto in 2013. Cindy has presented online and around the world on stages for AFP, Fundraising Everywhere, Strategic Arts Management, We Are For Good, and more. She is the former host of the top-rated The Small Nonprofit podcast, and best-selling author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul. Cindy is currently the co-host of the Confessions with Jess and Cindy podcast for nonprofit serving consultants.


Here's what to expect during the episode:

  • Benefits and Challenges of Fractional Fundraisers
  • Understanding Fractional Executives
  • Addressing Common Concerns
  • Exploring Other Fractional Executive Roles
  • How to Hire a Fractional Executive

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