Giving 101 with Kim Snyder

Our Program on July 28^th  was a presentation by Kim Snyder. She is an advisor to professional fund raising and to large donors. Her talk was entitled “Giving 101”.  She sprinkled her talk with a number of statistics: Giving was up 7% last year; 72% of giving was from individuals and 15% was from corporate foundations; and 83% donate money, while 64% also donate their time.  

               She defined professional givers as people who are systematic givers and who are also intentional in their gifts.  There are 4 characteristics that professional givers all have in common. The first is that there is a clear reason for the gift. Such goals as stopping polio, or feeding the hungry children in town are examples. Second characteristic is that they have a personal philosophy about gifts, and they donate to causes that meet there philosophical tests. Thirdly, their gifts are a budgeted item, and are given regardless of economic changes. And lastly, they will also act as volunteers, advocates, or advisors for groups that they support. Many serve on boards or make personal appearances to help their organizations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Meet Our New Members: