The Big Charity Myth

By Barry Spencer | February 15, 2022 |

The Big Charity Myth Who did better at preserving their wealth: the American industrialist – who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding, founding Kaiser Shipyard, which built…

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Everyone Needs This..

By Barry Spencer | February 1, 2022 |

Everyone Needs This… 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,…

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Your Donors May Not Believe This…

By Barry Spencer | January 24, 2022 |

Your Donors May Not Believe This… The power of the planned giving message for donors is as powerful as ever. One donor (who I’ll call Joe) heard our presentation on…

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Just a Little Can Mean this Much…

By Barry Spencer | January 18, 2022 |

Just a Little Can Mean this Much… When Scott Keffer, the Creator and CEO of The Donor Motivation Program, and his son, Josh, made their very first trip to Mexico…

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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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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.