Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein is the host and executive producer of “Fundraising Success.” He is the author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising. For his weekly fundraising column, go to www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com. This week’s program: 1. CONSULTANT’S CORNER: “The essential art of listeningPat Boig, vice president for advancement, Pine Crest School (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)—shares her secrets to successful fundraising for education, as well as for nonprofits in general, based upon her 30 years’ experience fundraising nationwide 2. SPOTLIGHT ON A NONPROFIT & ITS FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: Why Courtney Thompson became a donor and major force behind the success of Special Olympics of Miami/Dade, Florida, the local chapter of the international organization. He has chaired the “Inspire Greatness Awards” gala event for the past three years, taking it from a small first time event to a major event in the second and third years (net increases from $29,000 to $64,000 to $90,000 in year three) & Mark Thompson, executive director, Special Olympics of Miami/Dade—on the services and programs it provides 3. “FREEBIES GALORE”: Jesse Carter of Profit Quests, www.profitquests.com: “The people’s Web site,” links to a wealth of FREE expert advice for nonprofit fundraising success on a wide variety of topics—increasing fundraising through EFT, electronic funds transfer 4. “BLOG BEAT”: Peter Panepento of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, www.philanthropy.com/giveandtake: “You’re not a fair/genuine blog, if you don’t allow people to comment”—on different ways to allow comments to be posted and posting etiquette 5. “PHILANTHROPISTS’ CORNER: Sean Stannard-Stockton, author of the blog, www.tacticalphilanthropy.com, and principal with Ensemble Capital Management (Burlingame, CA)—on “the psychology and techniques of the giving connection to achieve the most powerful contributions”

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