Nonprofit Fundraising: Why Not Pay Fundraisers on Commission?

Let’s talk about nonprofit fundraising. Here are 7 reasons NOT to pay fundraisers on commission.
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// CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome!
02:34 Conflict of Interest
03:51 Donor Relationships
04:30 Equity and Fairness
07:37 Professional Standards
08:30 Mission Distraction
10:32 Public Perception
10:58 Regulations
12:27 What to do instead (low budget)
14:21 What to do instead (moderate budget)
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[@xoxox.skinnychef]

As a career DD, this is absolutely correct!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

:)

[@xoxox.skinnychef]

If an ED/BoD creates a performance bonus, there is an increased motivation to surpass goals without all the ethical questions- and can be quite motivational. 😺👍

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

That's been done before yeah. As long as it's done fairly and all staff have an opportunity to earn one.

[@doricatchthespirit]

Love you Amber.!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

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[@drewhastings5210]

Awesome content!!

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Thanks for watching!

[@BobSeger1981]

I would say one last reason not to pay commission is for the benefit of the person doing the fundraising. If they work all month - and have a bad month … then they won’t make any money for their time. The “eat what you kill” structure can be negative/not fair for the fundraising person too.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

Right. Exactly.

[@createa.googleaccount713]

Outrageous! Expect people to Work for free???!!! REALLY?

[@frankligas2249]

Sorry, have to disagree with your entire thesis on this one. Virtually every point you made was off. If i'm good at what I do, I need to be paid. A professional fund raiser works for the donor, not the nonprofit.

[@AmberMelanieSmith]

I am saying they DO need to get paid. Just equitably, for the work they do up front. :)

[@BobSeger1981]

Frank this is nonprofit fundraising, not advertising sales. There are ethics involved here.

[@tommalsman4185]

If you’re contracted by the nonprofit, you work FOR the nonprofit as understood in the contract. Don’t expect any calls soon from this group.