Seven Habits of Highly Effective Development Researchers:  Powerful Lessons in Building & Strengthening Relations with Major Gift Fundraisers

Session Description:

Collaboration between major gift fundraisers and researchers is essential to maximizing fundraising success. Struggling to improve, or even establish, the working relationship between development research and major gifts is a common challenge. Learn practical tips for improving your relationships with your major gifts team from the dual perspective of development research and major gifts.  In addition to tips speakers will give an honest overview of challenges they have faced and overcome as well as on-going challenges.  This session is ideal for new researchers looking to build positive connections with the fundraisers they work with.