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October Course Highlight | Essential Shifts in Philanthropy

20 Oct 2022 10:10 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Scott Arthur, Vice Chancellor of Advancement at CU Scott Arthur is pictured presenting in a blue blazer with a thoughtful expression on his face.Anschutz [pictured right], led the morning session this month. He inspired the cohort with his vision for transforming organizational culture, metrics, and donor relationships. Scott makes every second count and covers a tremendous amount in just a few hours' time.

  • The presentation is centered upon the ideas shared by Jim Hodge. Click here to watch his Ted Talk.
  • Start by shifting away from a focus on securing donations. Donors want to invest in community change. Bring them along on that journey. It allows you to focus on the joy of giving.
  • Culture matters. Create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. Establish trust. Be authentic. Eliminate gossip.
  • Embrace benefactor-centric philanthropy – it’s about them, not us. Make your goal or project resonate. Will this be inspiring to the donor? This alignment helps to create a strong relationship.
  • Metrics of visits – it’s not the number of times you visit that matters, it’s how deeply you engage a benefactor. Next, establish metrics for gift conversations and opening conversations. Focus on your engagement rate. Metrics should not be all about closing gifts and dollar amounts.

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