I wrote this 15 years ago. It's as true today as then. And needed even more.
There seems to be ever more job churn underway in development work. I believe that lack of recognition, not lack of salary, is a key cause.
At leadership seminars I've led, the most hands always raise to this question: How many of you have returned to your office with a significant gift to hear 'Fine, now you're only $2,433,000 short of your goal'!
Sisyphus comes to mind.
My recommendation: light one candle.
Schedule a regular monthly session with your Chairman/President/CEO for one purpose only. Bring one (1) sheet of paper and one (1) birthday candle. The paper describes the WHAT, HOW and WHY of your department's favorite victory that month (and it's not always dollars!)
For as long as the candle burns (my 2.5" x .25" test candle went for 18 minutes) you get to reflect and appreciate, together. Sisyphus be damned, celebrate!
Then book next month's visit and buy another candle.
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