Entry level roles disappearing in fundraising, reveals survey

Cost cutting and a trend towards hiring unpaid interns and volunteers was the reason provided for this decrease.

"The tough economy and change in Government has forced charities to review their staffing numbers and expenditure even more strictly. The increased use of volunteer staff is a natural consequence of this, and could be argued to be a positive development, as interns are often graduates struggling to commence careers, said Jayne Morris, chief executive of TPP.

"However, where will the sector be in five or ten years time if this trend continues? Will we need to fill our senior roles with people who have not come up through the ranks or learnt their trade on the front line?"

Other trends highlighted by the survey, include the lack of personal development opportunities for fundraisers with many respondents mentioning how the opportunity for more professional development or training was a strong incentive to move roles; and limited internal support. Many fundraisers said how they felt less valued than other members of staff, leading TPP to recommend investing in HR training for middle and senior managers "to give them better people management and communication skills, which would help to improve morale and therefore productivity."

To view the report, click here

Shubhi Tandon

• Share:
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•