When Fundraisers move on quickly it disrupts relationships with supporters, particularly teams where individual relationships are central such as major donors, corporate and community. High staff turnover leads to a loss of organisational knowledge and expensive recruitment costs, and with a large number of vacancies chasing a relatively small pool of experienced Fundraisers, turnover can lead to significant periods of staff gaps and resultant loss of income.

So how can charities retain and develop their Fundraisers, particularly their high performing ones? Why do Fundraisers leave – and why do they stay?