Leading a P2P campaign means managing multiple moving pieces—fundraisers with different experience levels, corporate partners with varying expectations and internal staff with diverse skill sets. But the most successful leaders know that underneath all this complexity lies a simple truth: understanding what drives each person is the key to keeping everyone aligned.
In this episode, Marcie Maxwell talks with Javier Sanchez, Executive Director of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. With over 20 years of experience spanning mass-participation sports, philanthropy, and entertainment, Sanchez has mastered the art of identifying different personas within his ecosystem and tailoring his approach to meet each group's specific needs.
From uncovering hidden motivations in fundraisers to adapting leadership styles for different team members, Sanchez shares practical strategies for building stronger connections that translate into better outcomes. Whether you're supporting a cancer survivor taking on their first fundraising challenge or coaching your staff to have deeper conversations with participants, this conversation offers actionable insights for anyone leading mission-driven teams.
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