Name: Everything is a Gift: Strengthening Donor Discovery Through Curiosity
Start: 2026-07-22T15:15:00-0400
End: 2026-07-22T16:15:00-0400

Everything is a Gift: Strengthening Donor Discovery Through Curiosity

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

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Great donor discovery isn’t about asking the perfect question – it’s about listening for what matters most. This interactive session helps fundraisers sharpen their listening skills, recognize donor cues, and respond with curiosity instead of rushing toward the ask. Participants will explore practical ways to follow a donor’s lead, ask better follow-up questions, and build trust through responsive conversation. Attendees will leave with tools they can immediately use in discovery, stewardship, and solicitation conversations.

Speakers

James Wasilewski

Executive Director of Leadership and Primary Giving Development, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

With 20 years of experience in higher education, James has served in various fundraising, constituent engagement, and student recruitment roles. He is currently the Executive Director of Leadership and Primary Giving Development on the Primary Giving team within VCU’s Development... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA

Workshop, Workshop Session I

Audience All
Area Individual Giving

2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute

James Wasilewski

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2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute

James Wasilewski

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