Doug Dillon is Senior Managing Partner of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners— one of the nation’s most highly regarded firms in the field of campaign services and financial resource development. A major force in the industry, the firm has offices in Chicago, and Boston. Since its founding in 1968, the firm has served over 3600 client institutions.
Doug serves as a fundraising consultant for organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. He brings to his position remarkable experience in driving all aspects of fundraising programs. His contributions include preliminary campaign design and direction, strategic planning, and campaign management.
In addition to being a campaign and development program specialist, he has particular experience in conducting board retreats, development audits, strategic planning, and feasibility studies. He is responsible for the supervising of campaigns, development consultation, and providing direction for client services.
Mr. Dillon serves as Associate Dean at the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Madison Institute in the Capital Campaign Track. It is recognized as one of the premier educational experiences available in the fundraising world. He is also senior presenter at Madison Down Under. It is Australia’s Principal Training Center.
Synopsis
As never before, philanthropy has become the margin of excellence in healthcare. This is not because the hospital or system has needs, but rather because the communities you serve have needs. To this end, administration, staff, and volunteers have critical roles to play in identifying, cultivating, and presenting opportunities to probable donors and investors. To reach our greatest level of success, we must be strategic in our planning, and professional in our approach. This session will explore what motivates donors, the steps necessary in implementing the magic of an idea, and being reminded of what true fundraising is: An exchange of values that meets the need of the donor and advances the mission of the organization.