Optimism is also important. The ideal CEO always believes success is possible. A sense of humor helps in most situations. It relieves tension and helps the partnership. Finally, energy and pacing are necessary traits.
Fund raising takes a great deal of energy and time.
These expectations can seem a bit lofty and unrealistic. However, I have the great fortune to work with W.G. Nelson, who possesses all of these traits and has helped to make the fund raising at Walla Walla College highly successful.