Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Presents “Building the Process of the Donor Ask”

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Sept. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County will present “Building the Process of the Donor Ask” at the Thursday, October 23, 2014 meeting.  Dr. Lou Traina, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and the Executive Director of the FSW Foundation, will present a reflective moves management method for how to make the ask, including: 1) identifying the donor qualifiers that match your nonprofit case for support; 2) engaging your prospect with measurable linkages with your nonprofit; 3) matching the donor’s comfort zone with the right people and place; 4) scripting the ‘ask’; 5) the art of inquiry and advocacy; and 6) the follow-up plan.  The event is sponsored by The Cypress Cove HealthPark, Florida.

The meeting will be held at Blue Coyote Business & Social Club, 9854 Caloosa Yacht and Racquet Club Drive, Fort Myers from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and program begin at noon.  The event is free to members.  The cost for non-members is $25.00 and includes lunch.  Reservation deadline is Monday, October 20.  To RSVP go to www.ppplee.org.

The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning provides programs presented by expert speakers, symposiums, networking and guidance to professionals involved in all aspects of charitable giving. PPP members are committed to better serving their donors and clients by helping them to make charitable gifts that are well planned both financially and philanthropically.  The Partnership strives to engage all constituents in the charitable gift planning process: planned giving and major gifts professionals, nonprofit managers and trustees, financial and estate planners, trust managers and administrators.  For more information go to www.ppplee.org or call (239) 850-0040.