While it is rare, Richard and I have found some of the best MGOs and managers are ones who collaborate, who go out of their way to seek counsel and have real confidants at work.
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Tag: Relationship
Romancing the Moves (Management)
Moves management. Sounds really sexy, doesn’t it? Not really. But if not done correctly, you will be an utter failure as a major gifts officer.
Read MoreBeing Authentic: The Only Way You Can Be as a Major-Gifts Officer
One of the greatest struggles as a major-gifts officer, and for colleagues who work with major donors, is to be authentic. By being authentic, I mean being true to yourself and your motives when working with your donors.
Read MoreMany Groups = Many Opportunities for Engagement
The next time you have a free moment, jot down the various groups you belong to and think about others in the same context. If you can relate to others on their interest level or group dynamic, you will have a better understanding of the proper beginning point to a successful relationship.
Read MoreMake 2015 a Year of Resurrection: The Importance of Thanking and Retaining Donors
How can you retain more donors in 2015? Start by resurrecting the lost art of saying “thank you.” Be sincere. Focus on the donor. Make it sound like it was written just for her.
Read MoreTechnology Could Be the Cause of Your Failure
Our world is becoming more and more isolated and impersonal. We have great technology. And we are communicating and connecting less.
Read MoreMajor-Gifts Officers: Do You Have a Confidant?
Extend your hands, bring someone in and allow yourself to share the pressure of your work with someone else, where both of you ultimately benefit.
Read More5 Ways to Identify Your Real Fundraising Potential
Now is the time to step back and take a clear-eyed assessment of where you are, what you have to work with and how best to go forward.
Read MoreWhat Is Your Strategy to Make and Keep Connections?
Relationships can be magical when nurtured. Be sure that you are focused on the right professional relationships to ensure success for you and the worthy cause you represent!
Read MoreFundraising Wisdom From a 25-Year Pro: Connie Sanderson, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
In the spirit of handing down wisdom from those who have forged a path before us, Connie Sanderson, co-executive director of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, shares advice, tips and best practices she has gathered over her own quarter-century of fundraising success.
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