by Eddie Thompson | May 13, 2026 | Development Management, Professional Development
My workday begins as early as 2 am. By 5, I’ve already completed my highest priority tasks, and by early afternoon, I’m done and on my way to be with my grandkids. I’ve always thrived on four hours of sleep. That’s not a recommendation. Most people need more and...
by Eddie Thompson | Apr 21, 2026 | Development Management, Donor Communications, Professional Development
If the fourth quarter feels like the busiest time for fundraising, it’s time to reassess how you plan your year. By the time many nonprofits get serious about asking for gifts, many of their donors have already made decisions. For most donors, giving isn’t a...
by Eddie Thompson | Mar 10, 2026 | Charitable Estate Planning, Development Management, Professional Development
Trillions of dollars are going to transfer in the coming years. No one knows the exact amount, but we do know this: those assets will go to heirs, to charity, or––with thoughtful planning––to both. For nonprofits, this wealth transfer is more than an unprecedented...
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...
