Master Gift Officers demonstrate at least ten of the following skills and traits:
PURPOSE & CONVICTION: A clear sense of purpose and the conviction that their work contributes to having a meaningful life.
PASSION FOR MISSION: A genuine passion, commitment, and knowledge for the fundraising purpose.
RAPPORT UNIVERSALITY: The skill to establish genuine rapport rapidly with just about anyone.
RELATIONSHIP DIVERSITY: The ability to create and sustain meaningful long-term relationships with people who have a wide range of personality types and diverse cultural backgrounds.
AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT: Actively listens with interest and open mind, and be nonjudgmental and authentically care about others.
INTELLECTUAL PURSUIT: Has intellectual curiosity, engages in disciplined learning, and rapidly integrates knowledge.
LEADERSHIP: Routinely demonstrate excellence as a leader, collaborator and team builder.
INSPIRES AND MOTIVATES: Has exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate through both logic and emotion.
ASKS WITH PLEASURE: Embodies confidence, comfort and true pleasure in skillfully asking for gifts of all sizes and types.
EXECUTES: Executes on the deep understanding of institutional priorities and giving vehicles¸ and has the discipline to create and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies.
ETHICAL: Exhibits total respect and commitment to ethical philanthropy professional practices and conduct.
SELF-DRIVEN: Radiates immense energy, self-motivation, and dedication to goal achievement.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Acts upon high emotional and social intelligence.
POSITIVE: Has a sincere and positive attitude and routinely sees possibilities and expresses optimism.
FOLLOW THROUGH: Consistently follows through in all endeavors. An MGO takes responsibility and closes the loops.
PURPOSE & CONVICTION: A clear sense of purpose and the conviction that their work contributes to having a meaningful life.