Are you able to accommodate non-traditional work hours?

Answer that you are able and willing to work outside the traditional 9-5 shift to support the organization's financial goals. The interviewer wants to hear that you are up for the challenge and excited to get started. Share that you understand fundraising requires flexibility and adaptability, and that also applies to one's work schedule.

"Because of the nature of fundraising, I understand that special events and networking opportunities often occur in the evenings and on weekends. This is actually one of the qualities of a career in fundraising that I love since I am accustomed to working evenings and enjoy variations in my schedule. I am eager to embrace a position that allows me to step outside of the traditional working hours."

"In the past, I have traveled to other states and countries to lead domestic and international fundraising efforts. These experiences taught me the importance of adapting to a new schedule in a different environment quickly. I have worked every shift from early morning to all the way through the night. In addition, I have had to interact with donors and clients living in different time zones and feel confident in my ability to represent your organization well at any hour, any day of the week."