by Eddie Thompson | Mar 13, 2017 | Donor Communications
Imagine having a long list of major donors just waiting for the chance to spend a little time with you. They all want to tell you about themselves, hear about your cause, and hope to build a long-term relationship. You spend your days telling organizational stories,...
by Eddie Thompson | Feb 15, 2017 | Development Management, Donor Communications
Trying to fill a bucket that leaked as quickly as you could pour water into it would be a frustrating way to spend your day—or your career. That’s how many fundraising professionals feel when all the gains they make in donor acquisition are lost in the next year to...
by Eddie Thompson | Jan 16, 2017 | Development Management
The 2013 Walter & Evelyn Haas Fund sponsored a comprehensive review of nonprofits in North America. The consulting firm, CompassPoint, surveyed more than 2,700 CEOs and development directors. The report, published under the title Under Developed, gave voice to...
by Eddie Thompson | Dec 13, 2016 | Charitable Estate Planning
Charles W. Collier was Senior Philanthropic Advisor for Harvard University, having served the institution of twenty-five years until his retirement in 2008 for health reasons. In his most notable book, Wealth in Families, Collier talks about three important...
by Eddie Thompson | Nov 17, 2016 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
Several years ago I posted a blog about the two big questions donors need to answer before pulling the trigger on a major gift, bequest, or planned gift. The first question regards what they would need to live on for the rest of their lives. Since most donors...
