Financial Growth

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

The unique attributes of each generation are undeniable. Oftentimes, it is a world event that becomes a defining moment at a pivotal time. The Greatest Generation had WWII. The Boomer…

The moment comes to pick up the phone and make the call. Sometimes you know the donor you’re calling and look forward to the conversation. Sometimes you know the donor…

For the sixth year in a row my son, Hudson, and I enjoyed father/son weekend at Camp Highland. As he turns 15 years old in a few days, I’m reminded…

When my son, Hudson, and I made our first trip to Uganda to work with Champions United, a soccer club where national players mentor children without fathers, Hudson was just…