<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Robin E. Williams Incorporated &#187; Philanthropy</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.thethankstank.com/category/philanthropy/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.thethankstank.com</link>
	<description>The Thanks Tank</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:24:41 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Medical Foundation Establishes Recognition Graphic Identity</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/10/medical-foundation-establishes-recognition-graphic-identity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/10/medical-foundation-establishes-recognition-graphic-identity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwilliams</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recognition Environments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multimedia donor recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[area naming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capital Campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interactive Displays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=2292</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We provided our entire program development set of services for Mission Healthcare Foundation from area naming master planning, to naming opportunity policy setting to donor recognition product design and re-order templating for accuracy of future orders.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/10/medical-foundation-establishes-recognition-graphic-identity/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>We Should All Be Relationship Professionals</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/07/we-should-all-be-relationship-professionals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/07/we-should-all-be-relationship-professionals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1978</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year I learn much from the Association of Donor Relations Professionals and Southeast Donor Relations Conference meetings.  The talents of these professionals are often undervalued, yet they are key to the success of their fundraising organizations.  I encourage us all to learn from the example they set – be consistent, proactive, supportive, clear in our communications and understanding in our relationships with others.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/07/we-should-all-be-relationship-professionals/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Highlights form 2010 GivingUSA Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/highlights-form-2010-givingusa-survey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/highlights-form-2010-givingusa-survey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1938</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As giving relates to the trends that fundraisers can anticipate, major gifts continue, and the future for anticipating their continuation is bright. Annual giving and a focus on annual events, on the other hand, must be carefully monitored and evaluated. 

The bottom-line seems to be that an awareness of national trends for fundraisers must be tempered with a focus and understanding of their local economies and donor activities. Though this may read as simplistic, I think the warning here is not to become caught up in national media drama and hyperbole. Successful fundraisers will be those who study, understand and act assertively within their own backyards.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/highlights-form-2010-givingusa-survey/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Extreme Success: Proactive Donor Recognition Strategy Leads to Greater Giving</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/extreme-success-proactive-donor-recognition-strategy-leads-to-greater-giving/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/extreme-success-proactive-donor-recognition-strategy-leads-to-greater-giving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recognition Environments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advocates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capital Campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy Center]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1917</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, fundraisers are enacting “proactive stewardship plans,” visions that are defined by strategic plans fostering long-term, ever-growing relationships and emphasizing programmatic consistency. For years, we have promoted this “think, before you thank” philosophy.  Specifically, we encourage you to thank existing donors with the express purpose of enhancing the relationship you have with them, while forging [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/06/extreme-success-proactive-donor-recognition-strategy-leads-to-greater-giving/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Design Your Recognition Displays to Encourage Change</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/design-your-recognition-displays-to-encourage-change/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/design-your-recognition-displays-to-encourage-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recognition Environments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[annual giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1801</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From the outset, plan any display for change.  It will provide quick and easy alternatives for establishing renewed interest by viewers in existing displays.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/design-your-recognition-displays-to-encourage-change/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Excitement Builds at North Georgia College and State University</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/excitement-builds-at-north-georgia-college-and-state-university/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/excitement-builds-at-north-georgia-college-and-state-university/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Donor Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recognition Environments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capital Campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1790</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The onsite review, presented here, is actually a powerfully effective way for a fundraiser to manage the approval of concepts while also building excitement among all who see it. From this point on, everyone who leaves this meeting, from the President to construction site coordinator, has a beautiful mental image of major donors about to be honored in a way uniquely theirs.

So at this moment, my/our ideas for their public recognition program are about to be implemented. It’s my very favorite meeting. Images within a client’s imagination of what he thought he needed are now being replaced by the reality of our creativity And our creativity has been applied to the realism of an actual built environment of architectural spaces, client’s messaging requirements and over-arching strict budgets. This one image conjures a lot of pride in me.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/03/excitement-builds-at-north-georgia-college-and-state-university/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>You&#8217;ve never seen this before!</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/01/youve-never-seen-this-before/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/01/youve-never-seen-this-before/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multimedia donor recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environmental graphic design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interactive Displays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1717</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[HOT!" This just in from Memphis. A  destination for  Philanthropy  at  Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. I told my team that I had been in this industry for longer than I wanted to count anymore. Never been a presentation of the power of giving, a culture of philanthropy, like this before. Interactive, playful, motivating and uplifting."  Nothing  like this anywhere else....unique, easy to use, architecturally appropriate, based upon recognition program standards and guidelines and built within budget. I am very proud of our work to tie Best Practices in Donor Recognition and total creativity together so well. It's the epitome of "Think Before You Thank".]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2011/01/youve-never-seen-this-before/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Benefits of Donor Recognition Program Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/the-benefits-of-donor-recognition-program-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/the-benefits-of-donor-recognition-program-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwilliams</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Non-category]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1558</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Pre-planning of a donor recognition program means better ROI on many fronts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/the-benefits-of-donor-recognition-program-planning/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Case Study Reveals a Commitment to Stewardship at Columbus State University</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/case-study-reveals-a-commitment-to-stewardship-at-columbus-state-university/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/case-study-reveals-a-commitment-to-stewardship-at-columbus-state-university/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwilliams</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Non-category]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robin E. Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor cultivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Naming Opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1478</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kayron Laska, VP of Institutional Advancement at CSU, partnered with us today in our presentation at the annual Georgia Education Advancement Council conference in St. Simons, Island, GA. Her commitment to upholding their Recognition Program Standards and Guidelines as a process to be followed set a terrific example for those in attendance. Her understanding [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/11/case-study-reveals-a-commitment-to-stewardship-at-columbus-state-university/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Call for Truly Successful Online Donor Recognition</title>
		<link>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/10/a-call-for-truly-successful-online-donor-recognition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/10/a-call-for-truly-successful-online-donor-recognition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>amanner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Practices for Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stewardship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Think Before You Thank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multimedia donor recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Recognition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donor Relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interactive Displays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trends in Fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thethankstank.com/?p=1441</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Web-based technologies have the potential to create a new paradigm where donors co-create an engaging online experience that strengthens existing donor relationships and facilitates greater giving.  It's time to take the best of the lessons learned by our for-profit and entertainment counterparts and apply them to the need for philanthropic support.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thethankstank.com/2010/10/a-call-for-truly-successful-online-donor-recognition/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

