Futures in Fundraising

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Del Martin, Founding Partner of Alexander Haas Martin and Partners Jan 08, 2016

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Success quote: “The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand Best piece of advice ever received: “Don't sell your time. Sell your expertise.” Personal habit that contributes to success: Really listening.

Internet resource: Google and Giving USA

Book recommendation: Designs for Fund-Raising: Principles, Patterns, Techniques by Harold J. Seymour

Essential Principles for Fundraising Success: An Answer Manual for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Money by G. Douglas Alexander and Kristina J. Carlson

Parting piece of advice: Do what you love and love what you do. Make it matter. Contact info: ms.del.martin@gmail.com

Jeff Smythe, Director of Development at the EARTH University Foundation Jan 08, 2016

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Success quote: “Enthusiasm is so important. Prospects are persuaded more by the depth of your conviction than the height of your logic. They are won more by your own enthusiasm than any documentation you can offer." - Jerold Panas, Born to Raise: What Makes a Great Fundraiser; What Makes a Fundraiser Great

Best piece of advice ever received: “Focus on your top line and what you are doing to stay focused on bringing in additional revenue.” Personal habit that contributes to success: Maintaining and reviewing lists and handwritten thank you notes. Internet resource: Blue Avacado

Book recommendation: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant

Parting piece of advice: Don't be afraid of going by your gut. Contact info: jeffsmythe@outlook.com

LaTeshia Ellerson, Director of Development at True Colors Theatre Jan 08, 2016

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Success quote: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” – Alan Lakein “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9, NKJV Best piece of advice ever received: “Don’t sweat the small stuff. Keep focus on the BIG PICTURE.” Personal habit that contributes to success: The ability to create a team environment that fosters collaboration. Communication is also key whether you are in a big or small development office. Communicate through it all! Internet resource: The National Center for Charitable Statistics Book recommendation: Invitation to the Party: Building Bridges to the Arts, Culture and Community by Donna Walker-Kuhne

Parting piece of advice: BE CREATIVE! Think outside the box and look for sources that INSPIRE you! Do not be afraid to step away from what your predecessors have done. Contact info: www.truecolorstheatre.org

007 - Jerry Henry, Partner at Alexander Haas Oct 13, 2015

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Jerry Henry, Partner at Alexander Haas

Success quote: “There is no education in the second tick of a mule” – southern saying

Best piece of advice ever received: The donors who are already supporting your organization are your best source for your next gifts.

Personal habit that contributes to success: Be very aware of how you dress – and – Planning “Well begun is half done!” – Mary Poppins

Internet resources: Google and Association of Fundraising Professionals

Book recommendation: “A Spirituality of Fundraising” by Henri Nouwen

Parting piece of advice: Be a good listener. Be a donor-centric organization.

Contact info: http://www.alexanderhaas.com

006 - Denise Deisler, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Humane Society Jul 07, 2015

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Denise Deisler, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Humane Society

Success quote: “In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby

Best piece of advice ever received: “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need.” – Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

Personal habit that contributes to success: “I am an absolute change nut! I embrace change, I seek change, I seek the challenges that come with that change and, sometimes I will change things just for the sake of changing them and keeping us all practiced at change.”

Internet resources: ASPCA PRO

TED Talks

Book recommendation: “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, And Others Don’t” by Jim Collins

Parting piece of advice: “Capital campaign is war…and you better be prepared for war.” – Claiborne Robins, Jr.

Contact info: ddeisler@jaxhumane.org

005 - John Currie, Athletic Director at Kansas State University Jun 02, 2015

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John Currie, Athletic Director at Kansas State University

Success quote: “Hope IS NOT a strategy.” – David Shufflebarger

Best piece of advice ever received: Never compromise your integrity.

Personal habit that contributes to success: Writes A TON of personal notes

Book recommendation: “Richistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich” by Robert Frank

“The High-Beta Rich: How the Manic Wealthy Will Take Us to the Next Boom, Bubble, and Bust” by Robert Frank

Parting piece of advice: Operating with a sense of urgency is absolutely critical for successful people.

Contact info:jcurrie@kstatesports.com, Twitter: @john_currie

004 - Katharine DeShaw, President of Philanthropology May 01, 2015

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Katharine “Kathie” DeShaw

Success quote: “It’s the economy, stupid!” – James Carville

Best piece of advice ever received: “Remember who you meet on the way up, because they are the same people that you will meet on the way down.”

Personal habit that contributes to success: Patience.

Internet resources: Giving USA

Book recommendation: Obituaries

Parting piece of advice: Be patient! Think of your donors as relationships that you want to build for a lifetime.

Contact info: http://www.philanthropology.us

003 - John Taylor, Principal of John H. Taylor Consulting Apr 29, 2015

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John Taylor, Principal of John H. Taylor Consulting

Success quote: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

Best piece of advice ever received: Lead with the heart, advice taken from the book, “Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life” by Mike Krzyzewski

Personal habit that contributes to success: Write it down! Take time to write your thoughts and to-do’s down on paper.

Internet resources: FUNDSVCS

Book recommendation: “Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life” by Mike Krzyzewski

CASE Guidelines www.case.org

Parting piece of advice: Follow your heart. LEAD with your heart. And focus on being ethical.

Contact info: jhtaylorconsulting@gmail.com 919-816-5903

002 - Josh Newton, President and CEO of the UConn Foundation Apr 17, 2015

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Josh Newton, President and CEO of the UConn Foundation

Success quote: “There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.” – Robert W. Woodruff

Best piece of advice Josh has ever received: “When you see a turtle on a fencepost it didn’t get there by itself.” No matter where you go and what you do, remember the people that have helped you get to that point.

Personal habit that contributes to David’s success: Planning/scheduling. At any moment, Josh is scheduled for the next 3 months.

Internet resources:

AFP Resource Center: http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/?navItemNumber=502

The Educational Advisory Board: http://www.eab.com/

Book recommendation: “Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life's Work” by Kevin Carroll

http://www.amazon.com/Rules-Red-Rubber-Ball-Sustain/dp/1933060026/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429124748&sr=8-1&keywords=rules+of+the+red+rubber+ball

Parting piece of advice: Be more creative and THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Let’s shake things up!

Contact info: jnewton@foundation.uconn.edu

001 - David King, President of Alexander Haas Apr 14, 2015

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David King, President of Alexander Haas

Success quote: “Either do it right or don’t do it at all” –

Best piece of advice David has ever received: “(Paraphrasing Alan Weiss:) Don’t sell your time – sell your experience, expertise and the knowledge that you have gained over many years of work that has great value that can’t be replicated. The only people that sell their time are people who have nothing else to sell.” -Alan Weiss, “Million Dollar Consulting”

Personal habit that contributes to David’s success: Organize everything that needs to be done into 3 buckets: Must do, should do and could do. Must do – things that absolutely have to get done, that are mission-critical, that, if not done, can derail the project. Should do – things that would add value to what’s being worked on and should do if all of the Must Do things are done. They will add value if done but will not train wreck the project if they are not completed. Could Do – could add marginal value but probably would not be missed if they’re not done. Could Do’s should NEVER be done after 5 o’clock or on the weekend.

Internet resource: GOOGLE! www.google.com

Book recommendation: “The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It” by Michael E. Gerber http://www.amazon.com/The-Myth-Most-Businesses-About/dp/0887303625

Parting piece of advice: Find a job that you enjoy.

Contact info: www.fundraisingcounsel.com

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