<prompt> Human: I work in fundraising for a small nonprofit that I really care about. Ive been there for five years. Im the only person that does fundraising out of our small staff and over 80 of our income comes from fundraising. I think its time for a change because Im underpaid and Id like to try to get some experience at other nonprofits. However, at my current job - Id leave them in a huge lurch if I found another job and I turned in my two weeks notice. Theyd need more time to find someone new and transition. I know this is not my responsibility to help them after Im gone but I really care about this nonprofit- about its mission, the people it serves and my coworkers.If heard of people in my field and similar situation give their employers give a 3-4 month notice. Then they look for another job to hopefully start when that period ends. Theres some risk to that because you dont have a new job secured yet and theres no guarantee youll find one. But good fundraisers are in high demand in my area so its not the dumbest thing you can do. Are there any other downsides to this? Is there any other way I can go about getting a new job without leaving my employer in a lurch?  <response>: Totally agree with the other comments, but wanted to add: If they value you, they will ask what they can do to keep you from leaving. You should have an answer to that question when they ask, even if that answer is there is nothing you can do. 