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I’m a fundraiser: What’s gender got to do with it? Sarah K. Nathan, PhD Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. A very brief history of fundraising… f rom field agents to consultants to professional employees…. Then ………………………………………………Now. What characterizes a profession?.
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I’m a fundraiser: What’s gender got to do with it? Sarah K. Nathan, PhDIndiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
A very brief history of fundraising…from field agents to consultants to professional employees…
Then ………………………………………………Now
Ethic of public service High level of training and education Generally agreed upon body of knowledge Formal path for entry into the career The ability to self-govern Standards for ethical and appropriate practice Characteristics of professionals Sources: Aldrich, 2016 Bloland & Tempel, 2004 Breeze, 2017 MacQuillin, 2017 Sullivan, 2005 Tempel & Beem, 2002
“The formation of an attitude of personal responsibility regarding one’s role in the profession, a commitment to behave ethically and morally, and the development of feelings of pride for the profession.” Bruss & Kopala, 1993, p. 686 What is professional identity?
Individual experiences, interests, perspectives, priorities in the context of…. • Ever-changing philanthropic landscape• Globalization• Cultural norms• Institutional norms and expectations• Societal expectations for the nonprofit sector• Socialization Forming a professional identity Adapted from Henkel, 2009
Why is it important to be viewed as a professional? How do you demonstrate professionalism? How does this relate to building positive/successful relationships? Discussion
I’m a fundraiser: What’s gender got to do with it? Sarah K. Nathan, PhDIndiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy sknathan@iupui.edu