by Eddie Thompson | Dec 14, 2011 | Donor Communications
Each year for many years I have hosted a dinner with estate planning clients who have either made a gift of over $1,000,000 or had executed an estate plan, which include a gift of that size or larger. Since I want them to feel free to discuss with other donors their...
by Eddie Thompson | Nov 15, 2011 | Donor Communications
Many non-profit organizations are very strict about their terminologies. Some of them never make reference to donors, contributors, or supporters. “Partners” is the only term allowed. It’s a good communications policy because it is the relationship concept they are...
by Eddie Thompson | Aug 2, 2011 | Development Management, Donor Communications
I started my career in non-profit development at the bottom, determined to do whatever it took to work my way up. The organization gracious enough to give me a shot located their development office in a large old house. And since I was the new guy, my workspace was in...
by Eddie Thompson | Jul 14, 2011 | Donor Communications
It has been many years since my first tenure as the Director of Planned Giving. The goal then (as it generally is today) was to go out, promote the organization, present planned gifting possibilities, and secure the gift. Since we assumed that long-time donors already...
by Eddie Thompson | May 16, 2011 | Donor Communications
Anyone who has ever toyed with the idea of making a planned or testamentary gift to charity knows that before any significant giving decision could be made, he/she had answer two very important questions: 1) How much will my spouse and I need to live on for the rest...
