Discovery Work with Donors

Led by Lauren Wise, ILD '19, (right, top) Philanthropic Advisor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus; Martine Hyland, ILD '13, (right, middle) Philanthropy Director, Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation; and Shawna English, ILD '21, (right, bottom) Philanthropy Director, Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation

This stellar team of three ILD alumni led a practical workshop-style session that brought together values from each of the previous three sessions to address the day-to-day communications with donor prospects that can be uncomfortable, awkward, and intimidating for any fundraiser.  Quickly dispelling these common fears, they shared tremendously simple, but also critically important tips for success.
Perhaps most reassuring was the stories of folks who
they'd reached out to many times via voicemail, text, and email and eventually connected with...in their experience, folks truly are busy and appreciate your persistence!