Good afternoon,
We are preparing for our first Hot Topics discussion on the aasp platform and are excited to kick off the series this week with a conversation on Establishing Effective Gift Levels for Funds to Support Strategic Fundraising.
We also invite you to join the Hot Topics Community on aasp, where we will continue discussions and share updates related to gift compliance and fundraising best practices.
If you would like to submit questions in advance, please feel free to do so here: Link
Join me for Hot Topics, now hosted on the aasp platform!
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February 6 at 2:00 PM EST
๐ฏ Topic: Establishing Effective Gift Levels for Funds to Support Strategic Fundraising
During this session, we will explore how to develop gift minimums that effectively support strategic fundraising goals. Participants will examine both endowment and current-use giving levels, learn best practices for crafting clear and compelling fund descriptions, and discuss common pitfalls and loopholes to avoid when establishing giving thresholds. We will also cover how these elements fit within broader campaign planning and donor engagement strategies to ensure consistency, transparency, and long-term sustainability across fundraising initiatives.
You do not need to be an aasp member to attend. This session is free and open to everyone.
๐ Please register here: Link
Note: We will no longer be using the old Zoom link.
If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please feel free to contact me directly.
Finally, below is a preview of our 2026 Hot Topics discussion themes:
02.06 - Establishing Effective Gift Levels for Funds to Support Strategic Fundraising
03.06 - Doing a Lot with a Little: Strategies for Success in Times of Limited Resources
04.03 - Preparing for Campaign Success: Compliance, Donor Relations, and Stewardship
05.01 - Understanding and Working with Complex Gift Agreements: Navigating the Challenges
06.05 - Developing Gift Minimums for Naming Opportunities: From Positions to Facilities
07.10 (Second Week of July) - Measuring What Matters: Metrics for Compliance, Gift Processing, and Stewardship/ Donor Relations
08.07 - The Art of Saying "No": Saying "No" to difficult requests/gifts
09.04 - Building Strong Advancement Services and Donor Relations/Stewardship Teams: Structure, Alignment, and Change
10.02 - Establishing and Managing Current-Use Funds
11.06 - Show Me Your Tech! Exploring the Tools Powering Advancement
12.04 - Effective Stewardship Strategies for Planned Giving, Scholarship, Corporate and Current-Use Fund Donors
Best regards,
Sarah Thomas
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Sarah Thomas
NC State University
srthoma3@ncsu.edu------------------------------