12/16/2023 0 Comments Workplace reflections for meetings![]() Donors have varied life experiences that influence their rich constellation of philanthropic passions-and they may not be what you might think based on a surface knowledge of their experiences. Similarly, development professionals should not “judge” where a donor’s philanthropic passions lie. Some of the most impactful donors come from modest means, but they leverage the power of their network to make transformations happen. Ted defeats an overly confident opponent in a game of darts because they judged Ted’s abilities to be nil, instead of being curious about Ted’s experience with playing darts. The same applies as people engage in philanthropy-we should never “judge” whether someone has the means to effect change through a contribution. Recording these reflections in your donor contact reports will help both you and your development colleagues to be more effective. ![]() Learning more about their personal experiences, likes, and dislikes will serve you well in making “development magic” happen.Īs in any endeavor, reflecting on what went well and what could be improved after events and meetings will set you up for future success. Determining their personality profile will inform how you can best interact with them and improve outcomes. Similarly, you should strive to learn about the donors with whom you work. You should learn about the work of your subject matter partner with an eye to helping them describe their work to donors and potential donors. “What do I have to learn here?”Ĭuriosity is a key characteristic of successful development professionals. Your efforts are directly tied to the advancement of the mission and vision of the many organizations you serve. Who helps to make it possible for first generation college students to receive a degree? Who helps researchers uncover ground-breaking information and techniques? Who helps hospitals deliver leading-edge treatments? Development professionals do. As agents of “believe,” you do the important work of bringing dreams and opportunities to life. I believe in ‘believe.’”ĭevelopment professionals are the epitome of this statement. The following Ted Lasso quotes can inform the important work you do. ![]() ![]() Development professionals are like Ted Lasso, relying on their expertise in building relationships to help subject matter experts of all stripes succeed. The show revolves around an American football coach who has been hired to coach an English football team-a sport Americans refer to as “soccer.” The catch? Ted Lasso knows nothing about English football, so he must rely on his knowledge of human nature gleaned from his many years of coaching to attempt to lead his team to success. A Ted Lasso craze is sweeping television viewers everywhere. ![]()
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