Social Media Demystified – Lynne Wester Does It Again!
Lynne Wester, the donor relations dynamo behind donorrelationsguru.com, was a hit again at this year′s Southeast Donor Relations Conference in Raleigh. For those of you who don’t (yet) know her, Lynne is a force to be reckoned with and a personality not to be forgotten. She is a leader among the Association of Donor Relations Professionals’ network of dynamic, forward-thinking “stars”, and a frequent speaker. This is not the first time I have seen her presentation on social media, yet as always, she was on top of the newest of the new and casual and confident in her mastery of the technology. Continue reading »
Filed under Donor Communications, Social Media | Tags: ADRP, Best Practitioner, Communications, consultant, Creative, Donor Relations, new media, online giving | Comments OffAnd the Award Goes to . . . Dania Beck
“This is a big deal!” So said George Maynard, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center about the Best Practitioner in Donor Recognition Award bestowed on Dania Beck, Annual Giving Manager for the hospital system.
Dania has been a leader there in the development of a comprehensive donor relations program that integrates new media for donor cultivation, stewardship and recognition. Moving to the Office of Philanthropy and Partnership from the hospital’s marketing team, Dania’s first responsibilities were centered specifically on e-Philanthropy. In that capacity she initiated the Virtual Toy Drive for their Children’s Hospital and other e-philanthropy programs that continue to raise awareness as well as funds for much needed patient support items. Dania’s creativity and dedication to using new media to drive her program have been instrumental in building a rapidly expanding donor base for the hospital system. Continue reading »
Filed under Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Donor Communications, Donor Recognition Programs, Social Media, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank | Tags: annual giving, Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Best Practitioner, Communications, Donor Recognition, online giving, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank | Comments OffBest Practitioner in Donor Recognition
The Inaugural Award of the “Best Practitioner in Donor Recognition” goes to Rex Whiddon of Columbus State University.
“Rex is the very best steward of donors and their legacies for his institution we have known.” This acclamation about Rex Whiddon, Director of Major Gifts and University Stewardship at Georgia’s Columbus State University, accompanied our inaugural presentation of the Best Practitioner in Donor Recognition on April 15, 2009.
Dr. Timothy Mescon, President of the University shared, “I’m so very honored to work with a professional as truly gifted as Rex. This is a great acknowledgement of a ‘practitioner’ who is committed to ‘practicing what he preaches’.” Kayron Laska, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at CSU added, “I agree, there’s no one better! His work is truly remarkable!”
