Donors Won’t Believe This

By Barry Spencer | November 4, 2025 |

The power of the planned giving message for donors is as powerful as ever. One donor (I’ll call Joe) heard our presentation on the power of planned giving. At first,…

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The Darnedest Thing… Families

By Barry Spencer | October 28, 2025 |

The Darnedest Thing… Families Here’s an idea to bring just about any family together. Because, how the family system works is interesting, isn’t it? They have the potential to be…

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Uncertainty

By Barry Spencer | October 21, 2025 |

Most like to lead people to believe that they have it all together. They want to give off the impression that they have it all figured out, and know exactly…

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A Purpose Driven Life

By Barry Spencer | October 14, 2025 |

You have purpose. You were made on purpose with a purpose. REMEMBER this for you and REMIND your donors! In his landmark book, Man’s Search for Meaning of Man, Viktor…

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Donor Thought Patterns

By Barry Spencer | October 7, 2025 |

There are patterns to life. Things that happen on a repeatable basis. Like the seasons that come in their given time, so do certain motivations as we move toward end…

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Give & Get

By Barry Spencer | September 30, 2025 |

Give & Get What you give out is what you receive in return. It is the parable of the seed and harvest in the bible. If you plant seeds of…

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Hope

By Barry Spencer | September 23, 2025 |

Hope Needed now more than ever is hope. Hope in a better life, better community, better relationships, better caring for one another, and more. Hope. One industry that has more…

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News

By Barry Spencer | September 16, 2025 |

“News” The news today comes at us fast and furious. It is laced with emotionally charged words regardless of which side of the argument you are on. But think for…

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This Conversation Matters

By Barry Spencer | September 9, 2025 |

This Conversation Matters The planned giving conversation matters for the donor. While annual giving meets immediate needs quicker than planned giving, don’t dismiss how planned giving can help. Too many…

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Three Donor Questions

By Barry Spencer | September 2, 2025 |

Three Donor Questions “But dad, what do I say?” This is the question my kids ask me when faced with a challenge in their studies, and they don’t even know…

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Your Opportunity to Benefit

To learn more about how The Donor Motivation Program® may benefit you and your organization, request our complimentary guide, “The 37-Minute Planned Giving Landscape Conversation” with Barry Spencer by calling (678) 353-3355.