- Emotional Stability - Able to tolerate frustration and stress. This person is well-adjusted with psychological maturity and able to deal with challenges.
- Dominance - Often times competitive and decisive, usually enjoys overcoming obstacles. Uses gentle assertiveness in their thinking and attitude with others.
- Enthusiasm - Seen as active, expressive and energetic. Often optimistic and open to change. Generally quick, alert and tends to be uninhibited in business.
- Conscientiousness - Often dominated by a sense of duty. Holds a high standard of excellence and desire to do one's best. Needs order and is self-disciplined.
- Social boldness - Spontaneous risk-takers. Socially aggressive and possesses high emotional stamina.
- Tough-Mindedness - Practical, logical and to-the-point! Usually low in sentimental attachments and can handle criticism. Usually sees hardships as challenges.
- Self-Assurance - Self-confidence and resilient. Shows little or no need for approval from others. Generally secure and views prior mistakes or failures as learning opportunities.
- Compulsiveness - Precise and controlled in social interactions. Protective of their integrity and reputation. Makes careful and appropriate decisions.
- High-Energy - Alert and focused. Able to work long hours when necessary.
- Intuitiveness - Understands the value of using intuition and trusts their gut when making decisions.
- Maturity - Works to empower others. Views recognition as secondary or unnecessary.
- Team Orientated - Focuses an emphasis on team work and easily creates team cohesiveness.
- Empathy - Able to put one's self in another’s shoes. Develops trust from others easily.
- Charisma - Able to inspire, arise emotions and captivate others.
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Reasons Why People Give to Charities
- Philanthropic Nature - Giving fulfills a human need to be of service to others.
- Good Citizenship - Demonstrating a genuine concern about their community and committed to improving its quality of life.
- Mandated Contributions - Each year, foundations and corporations have a budgeted amount for charitable purposes.
- Giving to Friends - Know and like the organization they give to.
- Demonstrating Leadership - They want to inspire others to give and get involved, and so strives to set an example through their giving.
- Convinced of a Credible Case for Support - They have been convinced of the value and need for their gift, and have been approached in the right manner.
Top 10 Ways To Become A Better Fundraiser
- Ask! Don't wait or someone else may ask and you could lose your only chance.
- Be professional and look professional.
- Be accountable, personally, and for your nonprofit.
- Be honest. Listen to your heart and strive to understand where their heart is also.
- Speak with conviction for your cause.
- Be prepared for all kinds of questions.
- If you can't approach someone yourself, recruit someone connected with your organization who can.
- Keep in mind, a prospect is simply a donor without motivation. You must provide the motivation!
- Be a friendly motivator, never push or try to guilt them into giving.
- Ask your donor to join you in your cause and to share their conviction with friends, relatives and business associates.
- A good fundraiser has thick skin, doesn't take rejections personally, possesses exceptional listening ability and a quick mind, and is not embarrassed to ask. It is what your donor is waiting for.