Ross Dixon

Pioneer
DISC Type : dsi

Director, Development at Coast Funds

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Ross Dixon is the Director of Development at Coast Funds, where he specializes in securing sustainable finance for Indigenous stewardship and conservation. An MSc graduate, he was instrumental in supporting the close of the $335 million Great Bear Sea initiative. Colleagues describe him as collaborative, multi-talented, proactive, and passionate.

He volunteers on the board of the Grizzly Bear Foundation and is a registered therapeutic counsellor. Having moved to Canada from the UK, he enjoys hiking in the mountains and rivers of coastal British Columbia. His early career included working in the UKs renewable energy sector.

Interesting fact: He helped secure protections for grizzly bears by acquiring trophy hunting rights in collaboration with coastal First Nations.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Conservation Finance
Works directly with First Nations to create fundraising strategies and secure sustainable finance for their stewardship goals, blending conservation with community well-being.
Marine Protected Areas
Was a key supporter in the close of the $335 million Great Bear Sea initiative, a project to finance a three-million-hectare Marine Protected Area.
Innovative Financing
Actively explores and presents on novel mechanisms like Salmon Impact Bonds to attract investment for Indigenous-led salmon habitat restoration and community development.

Media Appearances

Coast Funds Welcomes Ross Dixon as Director, Development. Featured in Coast Funds (official news site)

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Work History

8-2021
Director, Development at Coast Funds
1-2018 - 8-2021
Communications and Development Director at Raincoast Conservation Foundation
10-2012 - 1-2018
Policy and Program Manager at Raincoast Conservation Foundation
6-2011 - 11-2012
Volunteer scientist at The Raincoast Foundation
8-2010 - 6-2011
Senior Consultant - Renewables at Envirolink

Education

2005 - 2008
MSc from Liverpool John Moores University
2002 - 2003
Post Graduate Certificate from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Ross

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ross is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ross

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ross move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ross take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ross

Personality Compatibility


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