by Eddie Thompson | Oct 20, 2026 | Development Management, Professional Development
In my last post, I touched on the importance of knowing when it’s time to move on from an environment that isn’t working. At the same time, difficult situations can teach you things that are hard to learn any other way. Some of the best leadership lessons I’ve learned...
by Eddie Thompson | Jun 17, 2026 | Donor Communications, Professional Development
Imagine you’re the owner of a successful business. It’s time to start planning your estate and the future of your company. Where do you begin? You want to provide for your children and grandchildren, but the reality is more complicated than simply dividing assets...
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...
