Free Resource

Before your next dev director leaves, capture these 12 things.

The average development director stays 16 months. 57% of nonprofits have no formal donor handoff process. This 2-page checklist makes sure relationships don't walk out the door.

  • Top 20 donor relationship summaries - why they give, what matters
  • Active cultivation stages, next steps, and lapse-risk flags
  • CRM access, board connections, and warm intro plans
16 mo
Avg. dev director tenure
57%
Have no handoff process
Cost to replace a lapsed donor

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What's inside

12 items across donor knowledge, institutional context, and operations - designed to be completed in two weeks before a team member's last day.

5 items

Donor knowledge

Relationships, cultivation stages, planned gifts, lapse risk, communication preferences

4 items

Institutional context

Relationship history, board connections, foundation relationships, prospect notes

3 items

Operations & access

CRM completeness, account handover, warm intro plans for top donors

How to use it

1

Before notice is given

Build these documents as part of ongoing operations - not at the last minute.

2

When notice is given

Use it as your handoff checklist. Aim to complete all 12 items in two weeks.

3

For the incoming person

Use the completed documents as your onboarding pack for the new hire.

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