Jan
20
Noёl Schiber, CFRE
Major Gifts Officer
Saint Louis Science Center
1. What kind of organization are you doing donor relations in right now?
The Saint Louis Science Center is a museum and cultural institution.
2. What’s a donor relations topic you’re always happy to talk about?
I am always happy to discuss working across teams to create and fulfill engagement plans.
3. What donor relations practice did you stop doing—and why?
I no longer use formal titles unless specifically requested. It's fraught with misunderstandings and unintentional hurts. I've found that using first names is more equitable, friendly, and authentic.
4. What’s one donor relations decision that didn’t work—and what did it teach you?
The most important lesson I've learned is to pay attention to donors who go under the radar but show a pattern of earnest and consistent interest in the cause, mission, or desired outcome.
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