Happy New Year!

By Barry Spencer | January 11, 2022 |

Give This Blessing to Your Donors… Start the New Year by… Thanking donors for their generosity in 2021, and helping them find their own reasons to give again and give…

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Passionate People

By Barry Spencer | December 7, 2021 |

Passionate People Serving It has been an interesting and challenging year once again. The uncertainty that was supposed to dissipate seemed to linger throughout this year, too. Yet, in the…

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This is THE Answer…

By Barry Spencer | November 30, 2021 |

Community Donors The Donor Motivation Program just celebrated 25 years of serving leading charities around North America! The focus of the program remains the same from its founding, which is…

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Thanksgiving

By Barry Spencer | November 22, 2021 |

What is a favorite movie at Thanksgiving? One of mine is, It’s A Wonderful Life? Love this classic! George Bailey was a giver. As you know from the movie, George…

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3 Challenges Continue

By Barry Spencer | November 16, 2021 |

Since 1995, the Donor Motivation Program has been serving development professionals around North America. It all began with one seasoned development professional, Jack Miller, who wanted to grow planned giving…

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Choose Happy!

By Barry Spencer | November 9, 2021 |

It was Monday. Some dread it. Some love it. Some wait around to see what the day delivers before they decide what kind of day it will be. There are…

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Stress Relief

By Barry Spencer | November 2, 2021 |

Over-whelmed. Over-loaded. Over-scheduled. This seems to be the recurring theme of life these days! Studies show that the number one concern and desire for men and women in the late…

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Everyone Needs This…

By Barry Spencer | October 26, 2021 |

When times are tough and people are worn down by the uncertainty of life, what do you do? One of the easiest pick-me-ups and gifts to give, and the most…

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Serve by Communicating

By Barry Spencer | October 12, 2021 |

This is the time of year when it is becoming clear to the donor what their total income will be for the year. They are also calculating their tax liability.…

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Donor Thought Patterns

By Barry Spencer | October 4, 2021 |

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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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.