by Terry Newmyer | Nov 11, 2017 | Philanthropy, Relationships
Back when I was a CDO I invited a generous community member to make a $100,000 gift for his local hospital. When he pushed back from his ravioli entrée and said “yes,” I expected a moment of cheerful celebration. Instead, the donor immediately added these...
by Terry Newmyer | Oct 30, 2015 | Philanthropy
The rising tide of healthcare costs will soon reach a head. National healthcare expenditures (NHE) totaled around $3 trillion in 2013, and there seems to be no sign of it slowing down. In fact, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) projects health care...
by Terry Newmyer | Oct 15, 2015 | Relationships
When I first entered the assignment of Chief Development Officer, my philanthropy coach taught me the best methods to ask for a major gift. She had great life experiences, raising millions from donors, and she walked on water when it came to teaching and exercising...
by Terry Newmyer | Sep 17, 2015 | Relationships
Doctors practice medicine, Lawyers practice law, Accountants practice finance, and all of us have the opportunity to practice whatever it is that we each do. When working as a hospital CEO one of my thoughtful board members once shared some useful coaching with me. He...
by Terry Newmyer | Jun 22, 2015 | Tools and Resources
As with any business venture, being involved in philanthropy may force you to get lean early on. You don’t need to be the head of a major foundation or nonprofit organization, but if philanthropy is a part of your life, it can sometimes be a scramble staying on top of...
