by Eddie Thompson | Aug 16, 2021 | Development Management, Donor Communications
I have a lot of conversations with nonprofit professionals at all levels—from foundation presidents to major gift officers to fundraisers in their first development jobs. Among the most frequent stress points I hear almost every business day are fundraising goals...
by Eddie Thompson | Jul 13, 2021 | Donor Communications
Recently, I had a remarkable conversation with Jodi Davis, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Sutter Health in Sacramento, CA. Jodi is a brilliant, innovative leader who’s not afraid to step back and make honest evaluations about what is working and what could work...
by Eddie Thompson | Apr 26, 2021 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
After meeting with thousands of selected donors over the last 40 years and listening carefully to their desires and concerns for the succeeding generation, I pose three basic questions. These three basic questions have led to a significant philanthropic impact. In the...
by Eddie Thompson | Nov 5, 2020 | Development Management, Donor Communications
Over the last six months of 2020, many of our Thompson & Associates discussions in our “Conversations with Industry Icons” podcast series have revolved around one primary topic: the strategies and objectives for 2021. In response, I’m revisiting the underlying...
by Eddie Thompson | Sep 21, 2020 | Development Management, Donor Communications
My conversations with nonprofit leaders over the last few months have focused on where to go from here and the strategic planning process for 2021. With that in mind, I’ve decided to revisit the essential elements of a long-term fund-development strategy. As I wrote...
by Eddie Thompson | Jul 20, 2020 | Development Management, Donor Communications
Over the last months, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented increase in electronic communications with staff and stakeholders. That has in many ways been a lifesaver for nonprofits. Imagine how difficult it would be to stay in touch without Zoom or...
