Finding solid support in troubling times

July 31, 2021 by Dianna Smiley in Planned Giving, Strategy, Board Members, Staff Leadership

What if you don't have the support of any megadonors and you're not sure how to get on MacKenzie Scott's radar screen?

How to steward your donors? ASK them!

April 16, 2021 by Dianna Smiley in Understanding Donors, Strategy, Capital Campaign, Staff Leadership, Planned Giving

Most gifts come from donors who've already given, not new donors. This article is about how we treat these valuable people, helping them give more, now and in the future.

Planned giving is a GAME CHANGER!

October 14, 2019 by Dianna Smiley in Planned Giving, Strategy, Understanding Donors

What if I told you that I could bring you 100 brand new major donor prospects who will each ultimately give your organization $100,000, and over the next few years will increase their annual gifts and be among your campaign donors when you have a special campaign? You would say, “Terrific, Dianna! Where are they?”