Benefactor (RME-S)

At heart, Benefactors are deeply social people who take pleasure in being among friends and working in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual support. They want everyone to be accommodated and feel taken care of and do their best to bring about a spirit of community and social harmony.

Outgoing, Benefactors make time to chat and laugh with everyone in a social setting, but their interest goes beyond just wanting to be entertained or entertaining. This type truly enjoys hearing about their friends’ lives or talking to new people and bringing them into their social world. They tend to have a close circle of friends and a large circle of acquaintances, often initiating gatherings and unafraid to mix different types of people.

Benefactors value their friendships and are more than willing to spend the time and energy necessary to maintain good relationships and stay up to date with what’s important in others’ lives. Loyal and warm, they’re always ready to talk things out, standing by their friends and providing a constant source of emotional support and encouragement.

In addition to being giving, Benefactors deeply enjoy a sense of belonging and cooperation. They don’t act like they’re alone in the world and are strong team players who are prepared to employ their skills and do their share of work. They care about ensuring win-win situations and outcomes in both their personal and professional lives.

Often engaged in their communities, Benefactors may even take part in organizing events – they like to participate in something meaningful and are well-suited to coordinating people and details. They’re reliable and diligent and put a lot of effort into making sure everything is thought of, everyone is accommodated, and others feel comfortable leaving matters in their conscientious hands.

If there’s tension in the room, Benefactors tend to pick up on it and actively try to make things better by restoring positivity and stability to the group. Thoughtful and considerate in general, they care about how people react to what they say and do, and take care not to hurt or offend, especially in tense situations. They strive to create a harmonious structure.

To that end, Benefactors guide themselves by time-tested notions, practices, and values. They favor the reliability those things bring, and would rather employ something that has been proven to make sense than spend time and effort trying out various possible alternatives. As practical and down-to-earth people, they don’t care for abstract or speculative directions that lead to uncertain outcomes.

This relates to Benefactors’ strong sense of responsibility. They’re conscientious and diligent in their efforts and engagements and have a great eye for detail. This type tends to build a reputation for getting things done, even routine or repetitive tasks that would bore most people. They don’t easily give up and find completing things properly to be very satisfying.

To ensure success, Benefactors like to plan and prepare well, preferring organized settings where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and obligations. While they expect others to be diligent, they will lend a hand when and where it’s needed – they’re team players who believe everyone’s in it together. This type works well with others and tends to influence and enthuse people through goodwill, and prefer to see colleagues as friends.