Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer

August 18, 2020 00:46:52
Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer
Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast
Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer

Aug 18 2020 | 00:46:52

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Show Notes

Have you ever wondered what your major donors really thought of your work, how you engage with them, and the experience you create at your events? Have you ever struggled to connect deeply with high net worth individuals that support your cause, and wish you had an insider's perspective on how to approach these relationships more effectively? 

You're in luck! 

Lisa Greer is a serial entrepreneur, a former entertainment industry executive, community leader, founder of the Philanthropy 451 blog, and strategic philanthropist. But Lisa didn't come from money. In her new book, Philanthropy Revolution, Lisa describes how her family became "instantly" wealthy, and how that launched a series of philanthropic experiences that shocked and frustrated her. It was almost as if the nonprofit organizations she and her family wanted to support had no idea how to deal with her or her husband. They didn't fit the preconceived narrative of what "wealthy" donors looked like or how they behaved. They didn't follow the neatly scripted approach that most organizations are used to following in dealing with major donors. And this caused friction for both the organizations, and for Lisa and her husband Josh. 

In Philanthropy Revolution, Lisa shares her own challenging giving experiences, along with those of dozens of other donors, nonprofit executives, and leading academics in the sector. 

This groundbreaking new book also shares:

I got the chance to sit down with Lisa recently and talk about the book, her experiences as a philanthropist, and her recommendations for how nonprofits and high net worth donors can achieve greater alignment and make a bigger impact in our world. 

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