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Board Members and the Low-Giving Syndrome

July 26, 2017 by Dianna Smiley in Board Members

Some Board Members make no financial gifts at all to the organization or make relatively small gifts. I call this the “Low-Giving Syndrome”.   Is this OK?

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July 26, 2017 /Dianna Smiley
Board, Board Members, gifts, Fundraising, Giving
Board Members

Should your group have an Endowment?

December 18, 2014 by Dianna Smiley in Planned Giving

Prospective donors thinking about leaving a portion of their estate to your group want to know how you will handle their gift – possibly the largest gift they will ever make. Having an endowment in place can make all the difference in their confidence.

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December 18, 2014 /Dianna Smiley
gifts, Endowment, Board, Board Members
Planned Giving

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