Episode 19: Cage Match! Introverts v. Extroverts: a Fundraising Showdown

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Welcome to BrainTrust Philanthropy Powered by ViTreo! Bringing you free flowing conversations with top leaders in fundraising, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector so that you can become a bolder leader, build better relationships, and raise more money.

In this episode, we spoke with Derek Bechthold, Fund Development & Communications Director of Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI); Larissa Groch, Senior Consultant at ViTreo Group; and Kim Taylor, Principal of Kim Taylor & Associates. Our topic was: Introvert or extrovert? Who makes a better fundraiser?

SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL HEAR:

  • Introvert, extrovert or…ambivert?

  • Does personality predict performance?

  • How to use your personal strengths (and weaknesses) for success

  • Knowing when to adapt: preparing to be on (introverts) v. toning it down (extroverts)

  • What fuels you? Energy management and resilience

  • Beyond personality: traits and behaviours that make for fundraising success

Please let us know your thoughts below and, if you like what you heard, please share!

EPISODE 19 PANELISTS

Derek Bechthold

Fund Development & Communications Director
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI)
Calgary, Alberta

Larissa Groch

Senior Consultant
ViTreo Group
Calgary, Alberta

Kim Taylor

Principal
Kim Taylor & Associates
Edmonton 

Show Notes

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