4 Reasons Introverts Can Be Successful Fundraisers

JC Member Anne Peterson passed along this great article we wanted to share!

From the Philanthropy Front and Center-Cleveland blog, written by Andrea Kihlstedt...

It’s time to broaden our thinking about what kind of personality it takes to reach out and make a positive impact with donors. According to my experience and research, introverts bring the following specific gifts to the fundraising table:

1. Introverts are great listeners – and aren't we always saying that listening to donors is one of the most important aspects of the fundraising process?
2. Introverts are sensitive to the people around them — often more  sensitive to their needs than their extroverted counterparts.
3. Introverts are willing to cede the limelight to others without feeling dismissed.
4. Introverts are great observers and take in all-important details of a conversation.

If you are an introvert, or you are managing staff members and volunteers who are eager to help but are not the life of the party, how can you build on the inherent strengths of introversion to enhance self-confidence and build fundraising success?

Read the whole article on  the Philanthropy Front and Center-Cleveland blog.