Excitement Builds at North Georgia College and State University
A meeting like this is a lot of fun for me. What you see here is an idea we’ve had in behalf of our client now coming to life on their campus, for their university president. This image signifies an electrifying moment for our client, too. It’s a time when planning comes to an end; when it is replaced by the reality that there soon will be an actual “destination” for honoring philanthropy on campus, right here. Continue reading »
You’ve never seen this before!
Interactive story-telling, lifetime and planned giving programs!
“HOT!” This just in from Memphis.
Employee Giving Recognition Recommendations
A client sent in a general inquiry about employee recognition. I have included excepts below I thought the answers might be useful to many of you, especially healthcare fundraisers interested in promoting employee giving. And do remember, theoretically, the same thinking applies to all staff, volunteer and auxiliary giving program recognition.
Case Study Reveals a Commitment to Stewardship at Columbus State University
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 that thanking is perhaps the most powerful stewardship and cultivation tool at her bidding was palpable. Continue reading »
Filed under Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Donor Communications, Non-category, Philanthropy, Robin E. Williams, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank | Tags: donor cultivation, Donor Recognition, Naming Opportunities, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Trends in Fundraising | 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 »
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