Supercharging Fundraising Careers: Leading Teams That Want to Stay and Grow

Date:

September 10, 2026

Time:

9:30 am

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10:30 am

Type:

Breakout

Speakers:

Torrey Albertazzi

Blair Search Partners

Trevor Blair

Blair Search Partners

Summary:

In a tight labor market, the most successful fundraising leaders don’t just hit goals—they supercharge their careers by becoming masters of talent development. This session moves beyond recruitment basics to explore how managers can build and sustain high-performing teams through intentional leadership and deep relationship-building. 

We shift the focus from "filling seats" to cultivating environments where fundraisers feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow long-term. Learn how to frame career advancement as a mutual journey, ensuring your top talent doesn't just stay—they thrive. Attendees will walk away with a blueprint for strengthening the supervisor-fundraiser bond and creating a culture of mentorship. By focusing on how leaders actively support and develop their teams, you will create a professional brand of stability and purpose that resonates with today’s workforce.