WANTED: More Development Professionals

The demand for development professionals, who pivot from organizing a road race to hosting a black-tie gala to courting leadership donors, is as high as ever, but there are not enough candidates to meet the need. The compensation for any type of leadership position in a nonprofit organization is much more competitive than it has ever been, says Russ Grazier, CEO of Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. [...]before a job is even posted, "the board needs to be engaged in the process and understand the long game," says Molly Hodgson, vice president of development and strategic partnerships at HR ROT She says organizations may hire prematurely and are not ready to provide the resources needed.