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A Purpose Driven Life

By Barry Spencer | November 3, 2026

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…

Donor Thought Patterns

By Barry Spencer | October 27, 2026

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…

Give and Get

By Barry Spencer | October 20, 2026

Give and 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…

Hope

By Barry Spencer | October 13, 2026

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…

News

By Barry Spencer | September 29, 2026

“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…

This Conversation Matters

By Barry Spencer | September 22, 2026

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…

Three Donor Questions

By Barry Spencer | September 15, 2026

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…

The Starting Point to Giving

By Barry Spencer | September 1, 2026

The Starting Point to Giving Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies…

When is the Best Time?

By Barry Spencer | August 25, 2026

When is the Best Time? The African Proverb asks and answers this question: “When’s the best time to plant a tree?” “Twenty years ago.” “When’s the second best time?” “Today!”…

Circle of Influence

By Barry Spencer | August 18, 2026

Circle of Influence Donors have spent a lifetime developing professional relationships to enhance the success of their business or career. It’s their “circle of influence.” Now, in retirement, that network…

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.