Robert Weiner

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10 Traits of a Great Consultant

Robert Weiner

The Chronicle of Philanthropy published a nice list of consulting traits that I want to pass along. If you can't write proposals and reports, do your work on time, manage billing, etc. The traits they list are below. My comments are in parentheses. Have self-confidence and be as adept at delivering bad news as good. This is hard.

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Inside the Mind of a Top Donor

Robert Weiner

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently conducted an online discussion with Lorry I. What are the top three criteria you use when reviewing a funding proposal? Lokey, who has appeared on The Chronicle’s list of America’s top donors every year since 2000. Mr. Lokey responded to questions such as.

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Advice for Consultants - Part 1

Robert Weiner

This post was inspired by my colleague Kris Putnam’s advice for new consultants ( So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant? You will have to make at least three personal presentations and proposals for every contract you get. and Starting A Consulting Business? 15 Things To Do Right Now ).