Dr. Russell James and Dr. Eddie Thompson pair decades of frontline fundraising wisdom with rigorous, research-driven insight unpacking the contradictions that make philanthropy work.

About Fundraising Pair-a-Docs

What if the biggest gifts your organization could receive are waiting on conversations that haven’t happened yet?

Fundraising Pair-a-Docs explores the strategies, stories, and real-world experience behind transformational philanthropy, helping nonprofit leaders move beyond transactional fundraising and into the conversations that change organizations forever. Listen to the trailer to discover what this series is all about.

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

Two Docs, One Conversation

Decades of frontline experience meets rigorous, research-driven insight.

Russell James III

PH.D., J.D., CFP®

Eddie Thompson

ED.D., FCEP

Dr. Russell James is a professor and researcher renowned for his data-driven work on charitable giving behavior and the psychology of the donor decision-making process.

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Dr. Eddie Thompson is the founder of Thompson & Associates and a nationally recognized leader in values-based estate planning, having helped nonprofits secure billions in planned gifts.

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Episodes

Episode 1: Are Charities Dropping the Ball on Gift Planning?

July 29, 2026

The biggest barrier to transformational gifts usually isn’t finding the right donors. It’s knowing how to talk to them. Eddie and Russell explore why many organizations unintentionally miss opportunities to help donors make transformational gifts, and what fundraisers can do differently.

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MEET YOUR HOST

Cayce Powell

J.D., MBA, FCEP · President, Thompson & Associates

As President of Thompson & Associates, Cayce Powell brings a rare blend of legal, financial, and philanthropic expertise to every conversation, guiding the mission to help nonprofits build lasting, values-based donor relationships.

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