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Job Loss
Viken Mikaelian

Coping with Job Loss

Coping with a job loss is challenging. It involves dealing with financial concerns, handling emotional impact and actively seeking a new job.

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Job Loss
Viken Mikaelian

Leaving a Job Gracefully

Leaving a job gracefully involves giving ample notice, express gratitude to colleagues, and complete assigned projects diligently. Maintain a positive attitude for leaving doors open for future opportunities.

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Career Advancement
Viken Mikaelian

Why Top-Earning Major Gift Officers Master Planned Giving—And How You Can, Too

Top-earning major gift officers don’t ignore planned giving—they embrace it. Not because they have to, but because they know it gives them an edge most fundraisers miss. While others chase bake sales and annual upgrades, these professionals are building donor portfolios that stand the test of time. Mastering planned giving isn’t just smart—it’s strategic. It earns trust, opens bigger conversations, and positions you as the fundraiser leadership remembers. Want to rise? Start where the top performers do.

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