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The Fundraiser’s Perspective Julian Smyth. The historical context Fundraiser/Admin Fundraiser/Researcher/Database Manager Multi-disciplinary team. The relationship between researcher and fundraiser. MUST be mutual – if either dominates nobody wins Each MUST understand the other’s role
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The Fundraiser’s Perspective Julian Smyth
The historical context • Fundraiser/Admin • Fundraiser/Researcher/Database Manager • Multi-disciplinary team
MUST be mutual – if either dominates nobody wins • Each MUST understand the other’s role • Databases are tools, not an end in themselves • Raw data is unusable – format, format, format • Be sensitive – fundraising is an emotional job • Demand sensitivity – research can be a lonely and unappreciated job
Scenarios • Mostly examples from you • Some are about pride not function • Skills explored today can help
Scenario 1 • Fundraisers come to you at the last minute for research when they’ve had the meeting planned for months • Protocols • Consequences • Line management • Payback
Scenario 2 • No feedback!! • Protocols • Priorities • Time-management • Pragmatism
Scenario 3 • Fundraisers expect you to update database and moves management system • Is this unreasonable? • Is it sometimes or all the time? • Can it be made easier for fundraisers? • What’s the solution andwhose problem is it?