Enriching Mississippi Elders’

lives through leaders whose

dedication & faithful support shapes

our mission.

…serving older adults in the spirit of Christian love.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

PHILANTHROPIC TEAMS

A symphony of doing the right thing.

Model humble appreciation.

Passion for your mission.

Knows and respects each

constituent well enough

to effectively run

the course to success.

CEO – BOARD – DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP

Common Sense

Humble Appreciation

Know strengths and personalities constituting

the philanthropic

team

The Symphony

Conductor Concert Master

Musicians Back Stage Beneficiaries

Symphony of Philanthropy

CEO Board Chair Volunteers Development Mission

CEO – Board – VP

Must Haves

Talent

Entrepreneurial spirit

Vision

Humility … know you are called to serve

Enthusiasm for fundraising

Passion for the mission

Confidence

No Surprises Board Recruitment

Discuss engagement

mission advancement

resources

Clearly understood fundraising leadership

Called to service through

engagement

Networking, cultivation,

and solicitation

CEO Roles & Strengths

Public Face

Engaged in the development

process

Primary Contact

Active in Board and influencer networks

Genuine Care for all prospects and

donors

Constituent accessibility

Strategic thinker and planner

Passionate about gift development and solicitation.

VP of Development

Roles & Strengths Knows Constituents’

capacity and interests

Identifies and engages support

networks

Active in Board and influencer networks

Participates in the greater Community

Knows where, when and how to plug in

the CEO

Strategic (Moves) planner

Passion for gift development and

solicitation.

Dancing With The Players

CEO

• Knows where the VP of Development is headed – and why.

• Knows what the VP of Development and others are doing with prospects and donors.

• Collaborative planning

VP of Development • Knows where the CEO is

headed – and why.

• Knows what the CEO and others are doing with prospects and donors.

• Collaborative planning

Effective CEO’s, Boards & VP’s of

Development Build Partnerships

Know, understand, and support your

people.

Recruit while educating – no

surprises

Transparent Respect,

Confidence and Trust

Develop and embrace strategy

Equip, accompany, and debrief

Nudge one another

Ask for participation and the pledge/gift.

Fundraising Operational Plan

CEO – VP of Development Collaboration

Corporate Leadership Team Ownership

Board and Development Committee Chairs

Board Discussion and ownership

No Board Ownership – No Board Participation

CEO – Board -VP

On the Same Process Page

Leadership Identifies

prospects - donors and

their interests

Affirm interests and

involve constituent in mission

Develop, receive, and appreciate

first gift

Further develop

relationships leading to

repeat gifts

High Performance Philanthropic

Team Egos

Short on I – Me - My

Long on We – Us - Our

Success is mission driven

Our Elders and our mission are why we serve

Fortunate to serve – not be served.

Together,

We Will Establish and support

our culture of philanthropy

Share our visions for Elder living

opportunities

Shape our future service through

cooperative fundraising leadership

Enthusiasm Is Contagious

By enthusiastically understanding and embracing their vital roles in fundraising initiatives to fulfill

our visions for serving our residents –

CEO’s, Boards, Staff, Volunteers, and VP’s of

Development become

High Performance

Philanthropic Teams.

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