Building and Enhancing Personal Solicitation Skills

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You are meeting with your prospect to ask for the gift. How do you structure the meeting? How do you present your case? How do you make your request? This session reviews the elements of an effective solicitation meeting.

Arthur Criscillis, B.Ed.
Partner
Alexander Haas Martin

Arthur has recently returned to Alexander Haas Martin as a partner after a stint with Purdue University as director of advancement for the school of science. Prior to joining AHM&P originally, Arthur served as dean of planning and development at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, where he was instrumental in securing a $35 million gift in April 2001, Rhodes’ largest ever. Before arriving at Rhodes, Arthur was the chief advancement officer at Centre College in Danville, KY, where he planned and directed the silent phase of a $60 million campaign, securing $42 million for a campaign that ultimately raised $72 million. Arthur graduated summa cum laude from Cumberland College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Education degree in higher education from Vanderbilt University.