Eight Principles Voices

Louis Diez could be considered a polymath.  A thought leader in annual giving, he is the host of the. Donor Participation Project . Louis is also an accomplished musician, and recognized authority on investing in the tangible assets of musical instruments. Louis took his Ph. D. in business from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and his master’s in musical performance from the University of Tennessee...

Guillaume was a firefighter and fire investigator for eight years in his hometown in Quebec, Canada.  After letting others push him around and walking on his feet since he was a child, he got a point where he lost all his self-confidence and passion for living.  He had to choose, to give up, or to find his purpose. Since choosing to find his purpose, Guillaume has been on a journey of protecting t...

Sally Bryant serves as the president and CEO for one of the nation’s leading search firms specializing in recruiting and training advancement professionals, BRYANT GROUP . Sally brings something often promised but rarely delivered in the recruiting world.  True relational integrity and respect for both client and candidate.  This quality has brought Sally to the pinnacle of the profession. In this...

Pete McCown is a man on a mission.  With a successful portfolio of experiences in fundraising and higher education administration, destiny came calling ten years ago when he was asked to lead the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Indiana. His mission?  To demonstrate the primal force a community foundation can be in the lives of others.  He’s succeeding admirably. In ten years, Pete has grow...

My interview this month is with Lisa Greer.  Lisa is the author of Philanthropy Revolution : How to inspire donors, build relationships, and make a difference . She also writes the blog, Philanthropy 451 . Lisa is what I call the “accidental philanthropist.”  Someone who has always supported her charitable passions but, through a combination of unexpected events, was thrust into a whole new level....