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Restaurant Rules for Donor Meetings (and Other Things You Won't Learn in School) w/ Tom Dauber
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The little things at the table can make or break a gift conversation. In this solo episode, Tom shares field-tested etiquette for donor meals: what not to order (saucy pasta, finger foods), how to avoid garlic/onion pitfalls, pacing drinks so you stay sharp (and avoid untimely bathroom breaks), and why restaurants are often the worst place to start the ask. You’ll also hear a brilliant pre-meeting hack for managing server interruptions (the “45° knife” signal), plus a reminder to study your institution’s domain so you can speak donors’ language with credibility. Through it all runs the core principle: these meetings aren’t about you—honor the donor and represent your organization well. Guest: None (solo episode).
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