by Eddie Thompson | Mar 13, 2017 | Donor Communications
Imagine having a long list of major donors just waiting for the chance to spend a little time with you. They all want to tell you about themselves, hear about your cause, and hope to build a long-term relationship. You spend your days telling organizational stories,...
by Eddie Thompson | Jan 16, 2017 | Development Management
The 2013 Walter & Evelyn Haas Fund sponsored a comprehensive review of nonprofits in North America. The consulting firm, CompassPoint, surveyed more than 2,700 CEOs and development directors. The report, published under the title Under Developed, gave voice to...
by Eddie Thompson | Nov 17, 2016 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
Several years ago I posted a blog about the two big questions donors need to answer before pulling the trigger on a major gift, bequest, or planned gift. The first question regards what they would need to live on for the rest of their lives. Since most donors...
by Eddie Thompson | Oct 17, 2016 | Charitable Estate Planning, Donor Communications
In the previous blog I explained why the fulfillment rate of donor bequests was either good news or bad news, depending primarily on whether your organization has a progressive or regressive approach—that is, whether or not organizational leaders truly believe they...
by Eddie Thompson | Aug 5, 2016 | Charitable Estate Planning, Development Management
As an instrument-rated pilot with hundreds of hours in the cockpit, I understand the importance of focusing on data on my dashboard, particularly in stormy weather or when the way ahead is uncertain. When an inexperienced pilot gets into trouble, it usually begins...
