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Thompson & Associates
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Thompson & Associates partners with nonprofits to provide estate planning services to their supporters. This channel is designed to share nuggets of wisdom on various topics for both nonprofit organizations and their supporters, such as planned giving and estate planning tools; fundraising for annual, major and planned gifts, etc. Be sure to check back often for new content! Please visit us on the web at www.ceplan.com.
Episodes
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Episode 104: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 30 with Susan Doliner
You don't want to miss this inspiring episode of Conversations with Industry Leaders featuring Susan Doliner from Maine Medical Center. In this 12-minute podcast, Sue shares: The priceless key to making a tremendous impact; Where the spirit of philanthropy shows up; The most important ingredient…
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Episode 103: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 29 with Grant Whitney
There's no better way to kick off the relaunch than with experienced charitable gift planner, Grant Whitney. Previously with Harvard for 21 years, Grant is celebrating his first anniversary at Mass General Hospital. In this 19-minute podcast, Grant shares what inspired his work in philanthropy;...
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Episode 102: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 28 with Kelli Smith
There's no better way to kick off March, Women's History Month, than to feature the National Association of Charitable Gift Planner's new Chair, Kelli Smith! In this 14-minute podcast, Kelli jam-packs three critical lessons she's learned and how she’s achieved them: Be fearless; Have solid...
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Episode 101: Yours, Mine & Ours: Estate Planning for People in Blended or Stepfamilies with Paul Hood
We're humbled and grateful to have some of the country's leading specialists in the area of estate planning on our team. We want to highlight a wonderful new resource becoming available on February 1! Vice President Paul Hood releases his second book in his trilogy Planning Your Future series....
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Episode 100: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 27 with Rebecca Locke
Eddie is joined by this month's industry icon, Rebecca Locke, Executive Director, Gift Planning for the American Red Cross, a role she's held for 22 years. In this 8.5 minute podcast, Rebecca shares: What she's learned from donors; How to serve both your donors and the mission you're trying to...
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Episode 99: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 26 with Cindy Atmar
Eddie sits down with Cindy Atmar, Executive Director of Trusts, Estate and Gift Planning, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer center in the United States. In this 9-minute podcast, Cindy shares: A perfect reminder as we approach year-end on what to keep at the...
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Episode 98: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 25 with Art Ochoa
Join us as Eddie sits down with Art Ochoa, Senior Vice President, Advancement, Chief Advancement Officer, at Cedars-Sinai. In this 9-minute podcast, Art shares: What aspect(s) of your job description to focus on to be successful and receive promotions; A caution, and encouragement, for…
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Episode 97: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 24 with Laurie Kelley
We're delighted to talk with Laurie Kelley this week from Providence, a large health care provider across seven western states. In this 7-minute podcast, Laurie shares: Where she finds the bigger dollars, and ultimately donors who want to stay with the organization through the years; Where to…
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Episode 96: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 23 with Randy Varju
Eddie talks with Randy Varju from Advocate Aurora Health, the 10th largest health system in the nation. Randy jam-packs a multitude of invaluable wisdom in this 12-minute podcast, such as: The true purpose behind philanthropy, beyond metrics and dollars raised; The danger, and lesson learned, in...
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Episode 95: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 22 with Susan Dolbert
Join us as Eddie sits down with Susan Dolbert, Senior Vice President with City of Hope. In this 9-minute podcast, Susan shares insightful wisdom she's experienced in her fundraising career, such as knowing when to say no to a gift; keeping the relationship healthy and positive between a…
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Episode 94: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 21 with Fred Najjar
This week, we have the pleasure of talking with health care philanthropy thought leader, Fred Najjar, from CommonSpirit Health. In this 15-minute podcast, Fred shares a multitude of lessons he's learned in his career: • How to treat others, especially as a leader; • What to look for in hiring new...
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Episode 93: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 20 with Jodi Davis
This week, our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson spends time with Jodi Davis, Chief Philanthropy Officer with California healthcare provider Sutter Health. In this 9-minute podcast, Jodi shares: - The approach she utilizes to learn everyday, making life more enjoyable and people and situations more...
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Episode 92: Zen and the Art of Fundraising with Alex Brovey
You likely recognize this popular book trilogy by none other than Alex Brovey titled Zen and the Art of Fundraising. But, when was the last time you read it and have you read all three in the series? Eddie Thompson, our Founder and CEO, sits down with Alex to discuss what compelled Alex to write...
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Episode 91: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 19 with Joe Chickey
Our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson sits down with Joe Chickey, from the Sharpe Group. Joe shares what he learned when a donor made an eight-figure gift to another charity; what's critically important to the success of a planned giving program; how to calculate the percentage of planned giving...
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Episode 90: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 18 with Mark Larkin
Join us as we talk with Mark Larkin, President of Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Foundation. Mark has spent 35 years in philanthropy, with the last 20 in health care. In this 11-minute podcast, Mark shares: -How you can get much greater levels of giving (for the same amount of time spent); -The...
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Episode 89: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 17 with Alexandra Brovey
For our next industry leader, you likely have one of her books on your shelf. Join Eddie as he sits down with industry veteran, Alexandra Brovey, to hear what she has learned during her 21 years in gift planning. In this 7-minute podcast, Alex shares: What has really made a difference in her…
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Episode 88: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 16 with Nathan Stelter
Join Eddie as he talks with 20-year planned giving marketing veteran Nathan Stelter, President of The Stelter Company. In this 10-minute podcast, Nathan shares his firm belief in this personal quality for achieving success; the most important component when bringing on a new team member; a…
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Episode 87: Storytelling: The Secret Sauce of Fundraising Success
Take a listen to this short 5-minute podcast with Lynn Ierardi, J.D., author of Storytelling: The Secret Sauce of Fundraising Success, to hear what inspired her to write this quick, but impactful, read. Nonprofits have amazing stories to share — stories of perseverance, fortitude, and generosity....
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Episode 86: Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 15 with Larry Katzenstein
Join Eddie as he talks with a nationally-known authority on estate planning and planned giving, Larry Katzenstein. Larry divides his practice between representation of wealthy individuals in estate planning matters and serving as outside counsel to planned giving programs at nonprofits nationwide.
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Episode 85: The Perfect Resource for Board Members
Just in time for the holidays, we sit down with Wayne Olson to hear about his new book, Fundraising for Nonprofit Board Members: Wholesome goodness for you and your nonprofit. Wayne wrote this book to be an easy and quick read, designed specifically for the busy executive. It shows what each…
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 14 with Lynn Ierardi
Eddie talks with 30-year industry veteran Lynn Ierardi, Director of Gift Planning at University of Pennsylvania and consultant with Gift Planning Advisor. In this 11-minute podcast, Lynn shares: -Two virtues she's learned that serve her well in the gift planning world; -How Penn has persevered...
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Selling Philanthropy to Nonprofit Leadership
Now more than ever, many organizations (and their decision makers) are focused on getting cash in the door now, but nonprofits who focus their fundraising efforts on non-cash assets raise six times more than those who focus on cash gifts from discretionary income. In this short podcast, hear Dr....
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 13 with Alice Ayres
We sit down with Alice Ayres, President and CEO of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), as they prepare to kick off their Annual International Conference this week (October 21-22), the largest gathering of health care development professionals. In this 13-minute podcast, Alice…
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NACGP Podcast with Michael Kenyon
Thompson & Associates Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson sits down with President and CEO of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (NACGP) to talk about the association's great work and resources available to the industry. Recorded after NACGP's national conference in October 2019.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 12 with Charles Schultz
With Crescendo's Practical Planned Giving Conference kicking off digitally this week, we took a moment to sit down and talk with Crescendo Interactive's President and CEO Charles Schultz. Charles has greatly impacted the nonprofit industry with the development of Crescendo Interactive launched in...
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 11 with Shannon Duval
Don't miss Shannon Duval in this excellent podcast, where she shares powerful suggestions to consider no matter what point you find yourself in your career to achieve all the success you seek.
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Primary Donor Motivations
There are scores of ways individuals can give to an organization. But, we can’t confuse method of giving with motivation for giving. In this podcast, Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson shares 3 primary reasons why individuals are motivated to give. You’ll learn the key to unlocking the powerful…
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 10 with Sid Mallory
In this series’ tenth installment, hear industry veteran Sid Mallory candidly tell his own stories of mishap on his way to becoming a highly knowledgeable and successful fundraiser. Listen as the AHP Fellow and former recipient of AHP’s Si Seymour Award explains the lessons he’s learned during…
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 09 with Bill Littlejohn
Our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson talks with one of the nation's leading health care philanthropy professionals with more than three decades of experience, Bill Littlejohn from Sharp Healthcare. Bill has led and directed philanthropic programs that have generated nearly a billion dollars. In…
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Steps for Nonprofits to Weather a Market Downturn
Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson discusses 5 steps for nonprofits to weather a market recession with their donor base.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 08 with Jerry Linzy
Listen in as our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson talks with industry legend Jerry Linzy from Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners, Inc. Jerry shares: • The 3 simple roles of a nonprofit's board • The key question for new board members • How philanthropy today differs from the 1980s • An industry-wide...
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Fundraisers as Matchmakers
Being a fundraiser is a lot like being a professional matchmaker. You introduce eligible people to your organization, point out its best qualities, and hope they fall in love with your organization. But, how do you get people to fall in love so much that they leave your organization an estate…
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 07 with David Flood
Listen in with our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson's conversation with industry thought leader, David Flood, Senior VP and CDO for Intermountain Healthcare. Don't miss this powerful episode where David shares humble lessons he's learned in his philanthropy career, including what Eddie calls the…
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The SECURE Act: How it Affects Estate Planning
Listen in as President Cayce Powell talks with our planning attorneys Bill Gustoff and Jason Meredith on how the recent passing of the SECURE Act affects estate plans and how nonprofit organizations can help ensure their supporters have the plans they desire.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 06 with Steve Orr
Listen in with our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson's conversation with industry leader, Steve Orr, Managing Partner of the Orr Group to learn what he's learned about the nonprofit industry and how he works to improve it with his financial and business background.
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Donor Identification Pyramid
In this episode, Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson proposes a new pyramid corresponding to an individual’s affinity to your organization and how developing passion for your mission leads to greater financial support for your organization.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 05 with Michael Kenyon
Listen in on our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson's conversation with industry leader, Michael Kenyon, President and CEO of the National Associate of Charitable Gift Planners (NACGP) as Michael shares his career lessons.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 04 with Bruce Bartoo
You don't want to miss this conversation! In this episode, Eddie talks with Bruce Bartoo, CFRE, senior vice president and chief philanthropy officer for MedStar Health. Bruce packs in tremendous insights he's learned over his career, where he shares: • What he strives for in his role as a...
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Estate Planning Flags #17: Real Estate Owned Outside State of Residence
In this episode, Cayce Powell and Bill Gustoff discuss: • Why owning property in another state is a potential problem when you pass away. • How people can avoid transfer issues with out-of-state property. • Tips to help determine if a donor has property in another state.
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 03 with Betsy Chapin Taylor
In this episode, Eddie talks with one of health care philanthropy’s most provocative thought leaders, Betsy Chapin Taylor, FAHP, where she shares: -What she wishes she could change about the industry; -How to view donors and what they really wish to achieve; -What's required of us to provide to...
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 02 with Brian Sagrestano
In the second episode of the series, Eddie talks with author, public speaker and thought leader, Brian Sagrestano, JD, where he shares: • How his diagnosis of a rare form of cancer has reshaped his focus on charitable planning; • How to approach and stay close to supporters facing a serious…
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Estate Planning Flags #16: Documents Prepared in Another State
In this episode, Cayce and Bill discuss: • How states handle estate planning documents executed in another state. • What happens if documents are prepared in another state. • What should we do to prepare ourselves to identify these issues and help our donors avoid problems?
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Introduction
Founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates Eddie Thompson introduces his new podcast series of conversations with industry icons, highlighting what they've learned in their careers, while sharing nuggets of wisdom in these bite-sized podcasts. Join us, you won't want to miss it! View more on the...
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Conversations with Industry Icons - Episode 01 with Russell James
Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson talks with Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP. Russell shares who you should you be visiting; an important factor to consider when visiting this demographic; in all of Russell’s research, what has changed over the years and what the number one predictor of leaving a…
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Estate Planning Flags #15: Brady Bunch Family
In this episode, Cayce Powell and Jason Meredith discuss: • What we mean by a "Brady Bunch" family. • What happens to assets (accounts and real estate/homes) if planning doesn’t specifically consider different scenarios. • As development officers, what can we be listening for to know if our…
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Winning Traditions
For much of our Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson’s career, he’s focused on what makes outstanding organizations outstanding. In this episode, Eddie compares the winning traditions of two sports franchises to apply to the nonprofit world. That’s right, Eddie’s comparing the New England Patriots with...
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Estate Planning Flags #14: Recently Married or Divorced
In this episode, Cayce and Jason discuss: • Problems created by lack of planning for people recently married and/or divorced. • Practical things people need to do when they get married or divorced. • As development officers, what can we be listening for to know if our donors have this issue?
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How to Hire the Right Person for Annual & Major Giving
In this 8-minute podcast, Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson shares on a topic we are all challenged by - how to hire the right person for annual and major giving. These important team members are critical to achieving your organization’s mission, and having the wrong people in these roles can be...
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Estate Planning Flags #13: Married Couple Estate Under $5 Million
In this episode, Cayce Powell and Jason Meredith discuss married couple estates valued under $5 Million. They'll highlight: • Recent estate tax law changes • Reducing married couples' estate tax using a bypass trust • Why a good bypass trust a few years ago may not be good planning now
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Donor Capacity vs Donor Propensity
What’s more important – a donor’s capacity to give or propensity to give? We spend a great deal of time and energy looking at an individual’s capacity, or net worth. But, in today’s podcast, Eddie talks about the importance of not only an individual’s capacity but their propensity to give. Listen...
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Thompson & Associates partners with nonprofits to provide estate planning services to their supporters. This channel is designed to share nuggets of wisdom on various topics for both nonprofit organizations and their supporters, such as planned giving and estate planning tools; fundraising for annual, major and planned gifts, etc. Be sure to check back often for new content! Please visit us on the web at www.ceplan.com.
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