Join us back at the Citadel Beach Club for our Fall Symposium on November 5.
Speaker: Eddie Thompson, Ed.D., FCEP, Founder and CEO, Thompson & Associates
Eddie will present two sessions:
- Understanding Donor Body Language
- Key Lessons Learned Over 47 Years
(see below for session descriptions)
Schedule for the day:
9:00am Check-in and Coffee
9:30am Understanding Donor Body Language
10:30am Break and Networking
11:00am Key Lessons Learned Over 47 Years
12:00pm Adjourn
12:30pm SCPGC Board Meeting (board members only)
Registration Fees:
Member $65
Nonmember $85
Session Descriptions:
Understanding Donor Body Language
This presentation explores how body language influences donor interactions and the fundraising process. Participants will learn how to recognize nonverbal signals including facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and personal space which can reveal a donor’s true thoughts and emotions.
Key Lessons Learned Over 47 Years: Reflections and Insights on Values-based Estate Planning and Nonprofit Fundraising
In “Key Lessons Learned Over 47 Years,” Eddie Thompson, founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates, reflects on more than four decades of experience in values-based estate planning and nonprofit fundraising. Drawing from real-world encounters and hard-won wisdom, Thompson distills his journey into 11 practical lessons. This session offers a candid, deeply personal, and highly applicable guide for fundraisers and planned giving professionals striving to build trust, honor legacies, and make meaningful connections.
