Communication –The relationship between prospect researchers and fundraisersJulie Baker

I will be covering:• how you work within your team• challenges• overcoming the challenges• feedback from fundraisers

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!

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!

Challenges• ego/personality• competing demands• workload vs capacity• changes within the team• positioning within team

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

Overcoming the challenges cont…• stress that you are there to help• get involved with the decision making process• good rapport with colleagues

Feedback• can be hard to take• confidence in what you are presenting• don’t be defensive• asking for feedback• all part of learning

Conclusion

• flexibility• find allies – internally or externally • what we do is important!

Questions?