OasisLMS

When high-net-worth donors choose to make a charitable interest one of the principal beneficiaries of their philanthropic dollars during lifetime and/or through their estate, they become more than donors—they become partners in transforming that organization’s capacity to serve society. Approached from that perspective, organization and philanthropic partners are able to accomplish things together that couldn’t be achieved outside of that partnership. In this session, Ron will examine approaches required for these philanthropic partnerships to flourish.  Based on experience securing some of the largest gifts ever made and leading development staffs of as many as 480 members, Ron will examine how to build awareness and belief among institutional leaders and planners in the organization’s capacity to secure larger gifts than ever before, as well as how to build confidence among donors in making such philanthropic commitments.

Jeff Comfort   Jeff Comfort is vice president of principal gifts and gift planning at the Oregon State University Foundation, where he provides strategic leadership to the gift planning program and oversees the staff that assists donors in making deferred, assets-based or complex gifts to the university.

Scott Lumpkin  Scott Lumpkin is Vice Chancellor of University Advancement at the University of Denver, where he leads the University’s comprehensive advancement efforts, including development, alumni relations, and alumni/donor engagement. Before being appointed vice chancellor, Scott led DU’s gift planning program for more than twenty years and was recognized nationally for his expertise in charitable planning. In his 30 years of service to DU, Scott has played a significant role in garnering many of the University’s largest gifts, reflecting his recognized expertise in charitable gift planning and ability to build strong relationships with alumni and friends of the University.