Help Someone Else Succeed

Some of the leadership traits and qualities of great fundraising executives, as cited by those who admired them most, include:

• willingness to communicate and share information;

• genuine concern for the professional development of others;

• willingness to actively contribute to their staff’s professional development;

• commitment to educate, train and mentor;

• attention to organizational detail;

• ability to captivate and retain the attention of others;

• a modest disposition;

• a sense of vision and alignment;

• technical expertise; and

• a passion for excellence.

If you are a neophyte in the fundraising field, you now know the qualities you should be looking for in a boss — if you have hopes that she will help with your career growth. The person with these traits is definitely someone you should want to work for.