Futures in Fundraising

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**Futures in Fundraising**

Futures in Fundraising is a new, interview-based podcast that focuses on careers in fundraising and development. Futures in Fundraising consists of interviews with leading and emerging fundraising, development and nonprofit professionals. While focusing on the interviewee’s fundraising journey – their experience in the field, tough situations, lessons learned and their “Ah-ha!” moments, as well as advice for those seeking to advance their careers in fundraising – we hope to bring new inspiration and light to unique, as well as typical, situations that fundraisers face.

Each episode is approximately 25-30 minutes in length…just long enough for a commute to work, a walk with the dog or a half-hour workout! Futures in Fundraising is available for download for FREE on iTunes and through the Futures in Fundraising website. New episodes released monthly!

So JOIN US and prepare for YOUR future in fundraising!

Latest Episodes:

BONUS: Giving USA Results 2016 Jun 29, 2016

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Robert J. Holmes, Jr., Special Assistant to the President for Principal Gifts at the UCF Foundation Jun 07, 2016

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Mendal Bouknight, President of the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation May 03, 2016

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Online tools/resources:

Book recommendation:

Last Stand: Ted Turner's Quest to Save a Troubled Planet by Todd Wilkinson

Personal habit that contributes to success: Answering the phone and good text message etiquette

Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Ask questions about their personal experience with the organization Best piece of advice ever received: Learn to lean out of your comfort zone If you could spend 15 minutes with any living person, who would it be and why? Ted Turner because of his success as a businessman and philanthropist. Not living? Thomas Jefferson because he is a fascinating, learned man. Contact info: bouknightmendal@gmail.com or piedmont.org

Missy Ryan Penland, Senior Director of University Development at Clemson University Apr 05, 2016

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Book recommendations:

Belief and Confidence by Ronald J. Schiller

Abusing Donor Intent: The Robertson Family's Epic Lawsuit Against Princeton University by Doug White

Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players) by Brad Smart

Personal habit that contributes to success: Work hard. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Always start with a "Thank You" for what they have done, and follow up with something discussed in their discovery call.

Best piece of advice ever received: AFI. AFM. "Ask for it. Ask for more." If you had one extra hour of free time a day, how would you use it?: For work: Visiting a donor. For personal time: Hiking.

Contact info: ryan2@clemson.edu

Missy Ryan Penland, Senior Director of University Development at Clemson University Apr 05, 2016

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Online tools/resources:

Book recommendations:

Belief and Confidence by Ronald J. Schiller

Abusing Donor Intent: The Robertson Family's Epic Lawsuit Against Princeton University by Doug White

Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players) by Brad Smart

Personal habit that contributes to success: Work hard. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Always start with a "Thank You" for what they have done, and follow up with something discussed in their discovery call.

Best piece of advice ever received: AFI. AFM. "Ask for it. Ask for more." If you had one extra hour of free time a day, how would you use it?: For work: Visiting a donor. For personal time: Hiking.

Contact info: ryan2@clemson.edu

Missy Ryan Penland, Senior Director of University Development at Clemson University Apr 05, 2016

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Online tools/resources:

Book recommendations:

Belief and Confidence by Ronald J. Schiller

Abusing Donor Intent: The Robertson Family's Epic Lawsuit Against Princeton University by Doug White

Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players) by Brad Smart

Personal habit that contributes to success: Work hard. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Always start with a "Thank You" for what they have done, and follow up with something discussed in their discovery call.

Best piece of advice ever received: AFI. AFM. "Ask for it. Ask for more." If you had one extra hour of free time a day, how would you use it?: For work: Visiting a donor. For personal time: Hiking.

Contact info: ryan2@clemson.edu

J. Tyler "Ty" Tippett, Vice President of Foundation and Volunteer Services at the Dekalb Medical Foundation Mar 08, 2016

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Online tools/resources: Planned Giving resources on nationally-hosted sites. A great example of this is the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

Personal habit that contributes to success: Being easy to talk to. Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Talk about their background and who they know. You are sure to find shared interests and common acquaintances. Best piece of advice ever received: Don't talk over the ask. What was the make and model of your first vehicle?: An orange Volkswagen Beetle. Contact info: ty.tippett@dekalbmedical.org; Direct Line: 404-501-1679

Futures In Fundraising UPDATE Mar 01, 2016

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Milton Key, Partner at Alexander Haas Feb 02, 2016

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Online tools/resources:

The Alexander Haas Blog

Guidestar

The Exceptional Board's Blog by BoardSource

Book recommendation: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

Personal habit that contributes to success: Following up with, staying in touch with, and being available for colleagues and donors. Ice breaker for new donor prospect: Find something in common. Best piece of advice ever received: “Soft on people; hard on results.” "If you were given a yacht, what would you name it?": Deborah Lee, for the most beautiful thing in my life: my wife. Contact info: m.key@alexanderhaas.com

Bill Tedesco, Founder, CEO and Managing Partner of Donor Search Jan 08, 2016

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Success quote: Pick out five to ten goals that you want to pursue and write them down. Recite them daily and soon you will do it from memory. Best piece of advice ever received: “When you find yourself enjoying something, it is more than likely something you have an aptitude for and you should follow that.” Personal habit that contributes to success: Take time to think things through. Physical activity helps free up the mind to think more clearly. Internet resource: www.dsgiving.com

Book recommendation: The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell

Parting piece of advice: Find something that you enjoy doing and will do past the point of when you're tired or even possibly something that gives you energy. Follow it and figure out if you can make it into a living. Contact info: bill@donorsearch.net

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