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Deanna Tillisch

Oct 16, 2026

5:42
So what questions do sophisticated donors ask that you wish every donor would ask of the organization or of themselves, picking what they're going to do?
5:53
So if someone came to me with an organization I've been involved with, and I'll use UPath as an example, I have to first and foremost know what my narrative is and explain the reasons behind why it's important to give to this particular organization.
6:08
And it starts with the why.
6:10
Everything starts with why.
6:11
Why do you want to give to an organization? What is your passion? How do you want to engage with that organization? Do you want to do more than write a check? Do you want to become a volunteer? Do you want to experience how those dollars are being utilized? A smart donor will do all of those things because leaving a legacy goes beyond writing the check, which is very important and is a good first step in the process.
6:39
But if you can also get involved as a volunteer by becoming truly involved in that organization, that is truly leaving a legacy.
6:49
And it could be serving on that board.

12 MINS LATER

19:13
Do I want them to inherit my cause or my generosity? Right.

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