by Eddie Thompson | Sep 8, 2025 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
Over the years working with nonprofits, I’ve seen a range of organizational strengths. Some excel at branding; others cultivate deep, long relationships. However, I rarely see one that excels at both. Branding creates broad recognition. People may see your logo and...
by Eddie Thompson | Jul 21, 2025 | Charitable Estate Planning
Years ago, I sat across from a man worth over a billion dollars. His children were already wealthy, each worth hundreds of millions. He planned to leave the bulk of his estate to charity. I asked him, “Would you want to give during your lifetime and see your gifts at...
by Eddie Thompson | Jun 10, 2025 | Charitable Estate Planning, Professional Development
In 1981, I earned my Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University. For my dissertation, I researched the thirteen best universities in the United States in regard to fundraising, as well as thirteen average universities. My goal was to uncover...
by Eddie Thompson | May 6, 2025 | Professional Development
I have never felt so compelled to write a blog until this one. I hope you’ll take the time to read it. In February, I attended the funeral of Dr. Milton Tucker. I doubt you know Dr. Tucker, who taught biology for 40 years at Freed-Hardeman University. I want to share...
by Eddie Thompson | Mar 25, 2025 | Development Management, Professional Development
Change is an inevitable part of business, but it is not always beneficial to organizational performance, to staff productivity, or the community. While change can prevent companies from becoming obsolete and irrelevant, the shift to a new way of operating often comes...
