Alyson Smith

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Business Development and Fundraising Manager at Home-Start CHAMS

Redhill, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alyson Smith is a Business Development and Fundraising Manager at Home-Start CHAMS with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Her career includes managing fundraising for a cancer support group and overseeing operations for Age UK West Sussex. She holds a BSc Hons from the Open University.

She is passionate about creating local community events to support charitable causes. Alyson actively organizes and promotes engaging activities, such as fashion shows, to bring people together for a good cause in the Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill areas.

While at Age UK, she successfully project-managed the opening of an entirely new center in Haywards Heath.

Personality Overview

Fair-minded

Consensus Builder

Good Listener

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Charity Fundraising
Her entire career is focused on developing and delivering sustainable fundraising strategies, bid writing, and securing grants for various charitable organizations.
Community Engagement
Actively organizes and promotes local events, such as fashion shows, to raise funds and engage the community in areas like Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.
Non-Profit Management
Her past roles involved managing daily operations, staff, and volunteers for community centers, demonstrating strong operational leadership in the non-profit sector.

Media Appearances

Alyson has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2019
Business Development and Fundraising Manager at Home-Start CHAMS
11-2017 - 2019
Fundraising Manager at The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group
4-2016 - 8-2017
Mid Sussex Manager at Age UK West Sussex
1-2015 - 1-2016
Citizens Advice at Advoccate
1-2007 - 1-2015
Welfare Officer at St Peter and St James Hospice

Education

1995 - 2000
Bsc Hons from open University England

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Exp : 37 Location : Redhill, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Business Development and Fundraising Manager at Home-Start CHAMS
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Insights For Selling To Alyson

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alyson is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alyson

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alyson move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Alyson take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Alyson

Personality Compatibility


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