And the development staff must retain control of the relationship with the donor. Training and Motivation. Ongoing training of staff is critical to the growth of the nonprofit. Use a consultant to motivate and train the board and volunteers, to conduct seminars for donors or professionals in the community, or to train the staff on technical issues and how to identify planned giving prospects. No one likes making mistakes.
Mistakes cost money.
They make staff and boards feel that they have failed. And they delay success. The easiest way to avoid making mistakes is to anticipate the most common problems. Unrealistic expectations about the final result. Consultants are not magicians.