

Attending a class several years ago, the professor asked each of us how many fundraisers were in our respective nonprofit organizations. I was a one person shop at Duke Catholic Center at that time so I answered “one."

As my wife and kids will attest, I have an obsession with the television show Shark Tank (catch it Friday nights on ABC or reruns on Tuesdays on CNBC).

As the newest Armstrong McGuire Senior Advisor I have been thinking about the most important message to carry with me as I step away from 26 years of soliciting donations to now advising nonprofits. My steadfast passion that ranks highest is the message of Stewardship.

Over the last week I have made several major gift calls with this newly retired UNC physician whose former patients, residents, medical students and colleagues as well as his fellow churchgoers and many community friends mean that he is well-respected and well-connected in town.
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