Real Talk for Real Fundraisers

An Interview with the American Brain Foundation


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When an anonymous check for $100,000 arrived at the American Brain Foundation, their fundraising team was blown away. The organization certainly wasn’t so large that this level of giving was typical. Who was this anonymous person, and what made them decide to give so generously? 

In this episode, Jeff and Diana interview two members of the team at the American Brain Foundation (ABF) – Jane Ransom, Executive Director, and Lisa Dahlberg, Philanthropic Advisor – to learn how they responded to this unexpected gift. Their efforts to connect with this anonymous donor ultimately led to a multi-million-dollar commitment for ABF. Listen in to learn how a transformational gift like this is possible for your organization.

Show Highlights: In this episode, you’ll learn about… 

  • How an anonymous gift led to a multi-million-dollar commitment

  • The steps that ABF took to learn more about the donor’s passions and goals

  • The internal culture at ABF that supported this transformational partnership

  • ...more
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