Debra A. Gill
Get Out of the Friend Zone
Move beyond serial cultivation at the drop of a hat. If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it dozens of times, “I spend a lot of time with...
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Debra A. Gill
Jun 14, 20232 min read
The Power of Curiosity
Ask , don’t tell. During a recent board retreat facilitation, I was asked a great question … “How do I open the conversation with someone...
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Debra A. Gill
May 24, 20233 min read
AI – A Philanthropy Revolution or Revolt?
Exploring the early stages of Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. AI is on the scene, in a flash. From all appearances, ChatGPT may...
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Debra A. Gill
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Dialing in Your Case for Support
The devil is not in the details. One of the first questions I ask clients when they tell me how much money they need to raise is “What is...
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Debra A. Gill
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Keeping the Board in the Game
No Timeouts Remaining. March Madness and spring training are upon us. So too are ongoing efforts to make certain that our board members...
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Debra A. Gill
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Demystifying Planned Giving
Taxes, family, charities of choice … pick two! The idea of discussing planned giving options with donors sets many development officers’...
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Debra A. Gill
Dec 14, 20222 min read
‘Tis the season
December outshines other months. Having spent nearly four decades in philanthropy, I love December. It is the month when the hard work...
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Debra A. Gill
Nov 22, 20224 min read
The Writing is on the Wall
Thoughtful donor recognition displays express genuine appreciation. I'm always inspired by my clients and it’s particularly handy when...
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Debra A. Gill
Oct 26, 20223 min read
A Lifelong Learner
True lifelong learners continually seek to add to their knowledge base and grow intellectually, professionally, and personally.
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Debra A. Gill
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Presentation Prep
Making an effective presentation all comes down to what you know. And I don’t just mean the subject matter, I mean what you need to know.
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Debra A. Gill
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Summertime Philanthropy
Don’t kick the can down the road … pick it up and run with it!
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Debra A. Gill
Jul 25, 20222 min read
The Magic of Matching Grants
Doubling donor dollars creates a tremendous incentive.
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