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"It is the best of times and the worst of times."
—Charles Dickens
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Consultant for the nonprofit sector
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| "Thank you for continuing to inspire us." |
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The place in France
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We have a 2nd office in a wine-making village, deep in the south of France. (Note to hopeless Francophiles: we do rent the place.) To take a mental vacation, click. Our village vineyards:
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ABOUT JOYAUX
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Consultant for fund development, board and organizational development, and strategic planning.
Simone is recognized internationally as one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and provocative leaders in the nonprofit / NGO sector. She works with all types and sizes of organizations. Joyaux presents top-rated workshops all over the world and is a faculty member for the Masters Program in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Her books and writings receive rave reviews.
Worried about cost or availability? Don't. Just ask. Negotiate.
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PRONUNCIATION
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Simone Joyaux
See-MUN Zha-WHY-oh
Don't worry about mispronouncing it. I'm not offended.
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| Pet Peeves |
| Banker boring or passionate participant |
| Which one are you? |
Here's an important thought from a CT fundraiser: "Our profession can be so damn dry! Sometimes I feel like I'm in a room of bankers. My first career was as a start-up entrepreneur and I bring the passion for movement and change to mission-driven causes."
I think this is an insightful and thought provoking comment. Why are you in this business? How do you behave? What do you show your donors and your staff colleagues? How do you express emotions and validate emotions?
What do you talk about with fellow fundraisers - strategies to negotiate a major gift or how to engage people in passionate conversation that follows their interests? (I hope your answer is "both!") How do you share your case for support - like an investment portfolio or like a novel? (The answer should be more like novel. You're telling stories, not offering an IPO.)
How can our work be dry? Our work is full of the interests and emotions of others - and our own.
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Copyright © 2005-2010, Joyaux Associates, 10 Johnson Road, Foster, RI 02825
Phone: 401-397-2534, Fax: 401-397-6793, Email: spjoyaux@aol.com
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