Testimonials
What people are saying about their AGU Experience
“AGU really opened my eyes to the exponential growth possible by focusing more on asset giving. Several lightbulbs turned on and it was more beneficial that I expected. I have lots to review and practice.”
Byron Hack
President, GTi HOPE
“I appreciated AGU’s approach. I had recently attended a secular fundraising workshop, and the experience there felt very aggressive. These seminars, however, were such a refreshing change and a much better fit for me. It was a perfect balance of learning, connection, and encouragement. I have fresh understanding of the many ways we can minister to our supporters and help them make kingdom-building donations.”
Angela Gomez
Director of Development, Free Wheelchair Mission
“I’ve been in fundraising for 40 years and I’m seeing opportunities I’ve missed. This training on asset-based giving has really challenged me to ask deeper and more meaningful questions with donors. I’ve talked with business owners about their business but I never really got into their long -term vision and their own legacy planning. One of the things I’m walking away from this training with is how to ask these questions that take us down the road of discovery and how to introduce these topics in a natural conversational way.”
Stephen Christensen
Chief Philanthropy Officer, Olive Crest
“The AGU program created a framework before getting into the more technical details of asset giving, which was smart. This reinforced my focus on being donor centric, especially asking about our donors’ businesses.”
Andy Pyne
Area Director, Philanthropy, World Vision
“I’m honestly sad that I haven’t learned about asset giving earlier in my role as a fundraiser. So grateful for the equipping and care AGU is providing to ministry leaders. I’m reminded of the pastoral role I have in the lives of our stakeholders. The relationships I’m forming in the cohort have been great and I’m learning as others ask questions.”
Amy Sieve
Heartland Regional Representative, HOPE International
Have questions or need assistance?
For questions or assistance, please contact Sarah Jay Timmermans, Asset Giving University Administrator, at 949-392-8528 or stimmermans@ncfgiving.com
