Charisma vs. Curiosity
Posted on: August 4, 2017
When I ask presidents, deans, CEOs and others what they are looking for in their next fundraiser, many still say, “charisma.” Yet, when we listen to donors, analyze the records of successful gifts, and consult seasoned fundraising executives, they insist “curiosity” is the defining feature of the most effective fundraisers. Charisma draws attention to the…