Frances Baylor

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Senior Director at Asset Funders Network

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Frances is a philanthropic strategist and Senior Director at the Asset Funders Network, dedicated to advancing economic mobility through cross-sector partnerships. With an MBA and MSW from the University of Houston, she builds collaborations to deliver outcomes for communities. Colleagues describe her as a "synthesizer," "connector," and "practical visionary."

Frances was selected as a McBee Fellow to engage with leaders in Central Texas on the regions most pressing issues and opportunities.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Results Focused

Strategic Planner

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Economic Mobility
Leads a collaborative of foundations and financial institutions to align investments in housing, child care, and career advancement initiatives for families.
Affordable Housing
Focuses on how philanthropy and impact investing can unlock new pathways for housing production and preservation, convening grantmakers to address the challenge.
Public-Private Partnerships
Initiates collaborations between philanthropy, local government, and workforce agencies, such as a partnership with the Austin Mayor's Office and United Way.

Media Appearances

Fran Rosebush Baylor - Asset Funders Network. Featured in Asset Funders Network

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Advancing Childcare Solutions in Texas: Key Insights from AFN’s Member Convening at the RAISE TX Summit. Featured in Asset Funders Network Blog

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Opinion Piece: Investing In Affordable Childcare Is Investing In Our Local Economy. Featured in Asset Funders Network Field News

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Work History

11-2022
Senior Director at Asset Funders Network
8-2021 - 12-2024
Principal and Founder at Rosebush Impact Consulting
5-2020 - 8-2021
Vice President, Partnerships & Field Engagement at Prosperity Now
9-2015 - 5-2020
Director of Field Engagement at Prosperity Now
11-2013 - 9-2015
Senior Manager, Network Building & Learning at Prosperity Now

Education

2009 - 2011
MBA from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
2008 - 2011
MSW from University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work

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Insights For Selling To Frances

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Frances is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Frances

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Frances move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Frances take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Frances

Personality Compatibility


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