Top 10 Qualities of a Successful Fundraising Professional

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Qualities of a Successful Fundraising Professional


A stellar fundraising professional can help take nonprofit organization’s fundraising efforts to the next level, but not everyone has the necessary attributes to be a highly successful fundraiser

Essential to assess whether a potential candidate has the relevant qualities and characteristics to excel at fundraising and take on the unique challenges that your organization faces


What Makes a Great Fundraising Professional?


GREAT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Strong interpersonal and communication skills can help create and maintain effective relationships with donors. Ideally, they’ll be persuasive and assertive but without being overly pushy or aggressive in their approach. Excellent communication skills can also motivate other members of the team and help build a passionate and committed fundraising team.


COMMITMENT TO THE CAUSE

When a fundraiser is truly passionate about the cause they’re raising funds for, it shines through in their work. It can also be highly inspiring for donors and other members of your fundraising team


DETERMINATION/RESILIENCE

No matter how creative your fundraising campaigns are, you may not always see donations rolling in. A successful fundraising professional can immediately go back to the drawing board and come up with new ideas to raise funds


PERSEVERANCE

Perseverance can be particularly important for certain types of fundraising, especially when they are not a quick way to bring in funds. Major gifts are an element of fundraising that can require a lot of hard work and determination to pull off. Since it often requires your organization to build a long-term relationship with major donors


INTEGRITY/HONESTY

All professional fundraisers are expected to have a good understanding of fundraising ethics and to adhere to codes of conduct, but integrity can go far beyond this. Putting donor interests at the forefront is another important element of this quality


BEING ADAPTABLE

The nonprofit sector frequently changes, along with best practices in fundraising. To stay on top of this, fundraising professionals must be versatile and innovative. This helps your organization to respond to fundraising trends and meet the changing needs of potential donors


ABILITY TO TELL COMPELLING STORIES

Storytelling is a vital element of fundraising, but it’s not always easy to deliver the right message to the right donors at the right time. Compelling stories can appeal to your donors on an emotional level, which can make them more likely to give


Adding a top-notch fundraising professional to your team can make a big difference for helping your organization to grow and deliver more services in line with your mission

OVER TO YOU Hiring a fundraising professional with these ten qualities can help your nonprofit to deliver creative, unique, and engaging campaigns that resonate with donors and help you to respond to the changing needs of your supporters


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