Co-hosts Carl Newbanks and Kristi Ackley, reconnect with Jim Dwyer to share more scary stories of will bequests gone wrong! Jim’s decades of experience working with nonprofits and donors have given him many nightmare stories that would keep any development professional up at night! Listeners might remember that Jim recently retired from St. John’s University a liberal arts college in Central Minnesota.

Join co-hosts Mark Beenken and Kristi Ackley as they talk with Sarah Erkkinen about the importance of thanking donors in a personal way. Sarah is Assistant Vice-President for Special Projects at Augsburg University. She has been the driving force behind the development office's efforts to thank and express their gratitude to their principal/key donors in creative and meaningful ways this past year and is ready to share some ideas and insights with our listeners!

Join co-hosts, Mark Beenken and Carl Newbanks, as they interview guest Paul Grassman about how he's been using virtual tools to manage donor relationships. Paul is a Vice President at Thompson & Associates, headquartered in Nashville, TN, but working with clients across the country. Paul will share how a global pandemic has significantly expanded their use of the virtual tools and give the audience some practical tips for growing relationships during this unique time. 

Join our hosts, Carl Newbanks and Kristi Ackley, as our guests share scary stories of will bequests gone wrong! Jim Dwyer and Nancy Brown have decades of experience working with nonprofits and donors to align charitable goals with mission and purpose. But these years of experience don't come without nightmare stories that would keep any development professional up at night.

Co-hosts Mark Beenken and Kristi Ackley share a little bit about the upcoming podcast series and introduce you to Minnesota Gift Planning Association and the Leave a Legacy MN committee. 

A huge thank you to our composer, Daniel Kallman, for creating our original theme music!