Tim Bucher, Director Philanthropic Services Division, BWF 

What piece of advice would you give to yourself at the beginning of your career? 

I have considered myself as a jack of all trades for most of my career which has its benefits. I would tell myself to own your jack of all trades moniker but carve out enough space to become an expert in a specific area.  

What's the best career advice you've ever received? 

Never bring your boss a dead possum without the shovel. OK, that may be a little morbid but it was memorable. BTW – he actually used “cat” but there are way too many cat lovers in the prospect research field, so I am taking the liberty to make that change. Apologies to possum lovers. 

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? 

Leveraging your CRM to automate moves management and donor journeys. 

What are you reading now? 

The Storyteller by Dave Grohl

What skill would you like to master? 

Golf