Debra A. Gill
You’ll Never Know Unless You Ask
The right way to a yes. Many words have been written about the art of the ask. Generations of fund-raising specialists have perfected...
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Debra A. Gill
- Jul 26
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
‘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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
Summertime Philanthropy
Don’t kick the can down the road … pick it up and run with it!
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