ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What makes a gift truly transformational? And how do you know when a donor is ready to think and act that way?
Today, we’re welcoming back Ben Porter, a principal gifts expert who joined us previously in Episode #31.
Ben has just updated his 2017 principal gift study,this time looking at 24 universities — and the findings offer some fascinating new insights into first-generation wealth creators, strategic initiatives, anonymity, and much more.
You can learn more about Ben and get in touch with him here: https://www.principalgift.com/
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