Communication – The relationship between prospect researchers and fundraisers
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Communication –The relationship between prospect researchers and fundraisersJulie Baker
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I will be covering:• how you work within your team• challenges• overcoming the challenges• feedback from fundraisers
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Things to consider about what I am going to say:• everyone’s situation is different• its all about you• pick and choose• have confidence in what we do!
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How you work with your team:• two-way communication• clear priorities• managing expectations• being consistent• knowing when to stand your ground or to be flexible• chasing fundraisers for information• systems used – meetings, 121s, bulletins, forms, email,
talk!
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Challenges• ego/personality• competing demands• workload vs capacity• changes within the team• positioning within team
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Overcoming the challenges• have a plan• personalities/working styles within your team• be flexible (to a degree) – adjust to needs and wants• be clear on:
- what you need from fundraisers
- time it takes to complete work
- information you need from them
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Overcoming the challenges cont…• stress that you are there to help• get involved with the decision making process• good rapport with colleagues
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Feedback• can be hard to take• confidence in what you are presenting• don’t be defensive• asking for feedback• all part of learning
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Conclusion
• flexibility• find allies – internally or externally • what we do is important!
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Questions?
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