Background
Sturtevant, William T. was born on February 2, 1947 in Baltimore. Son of Charles N. and Mary Jane Sturtevant.
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Here is the first really practical book on major gift fundraising. You'll find a step-by-step guide to ensuring effective cultivation and a successful ask. The book promises a fail-proof roadmap-and it delivers. Sturtevant is a master gift-crafter and practitioner. He is one of the most highly esteemed in his field. His involvement in millions of dollars of gifts provides credence to the assured design he writes about in this book. Low on philosophy, high on nuts-and-bolts-the book fills an urgent void. Major gifts is one of the most important factors in philanthropy. Sturtevant is a gifted writer. He weaves his remarkable experience throughout the book with ample true stories and life situations. They punctuate his thesis. There is an extensive review of prospect management and strategic cultivation, including a specific checklist for implementation. The methodology is fail-proof and makes certain you keep on track. If you are already a gifted solicitor, you'll want this book to make you better. If you're just beginning, this will launch you on to sure success. It will tell you what's important and how to prepare for the solicitation. This book will guide, direct, and inspire. It is a landmark addition to this critically important aspect of fundraising. It is perfect for both staff and volunteers.
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fundraising executive consultant
Sturtevant, William T. was born on February 2, 1947 in Baltimore. Son of Charles N. and Mary Jane Sturtevant.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 1969. Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1971.
Development officer WTVS, Detroit, 1969-1971. Legislation aide Michigan House of Representatives, 1971-1973. President Portage Rubber Company, Kalamazoo, 1973-1976.
Senior development officer Western Michigan University, 1976-1979. Vice president development Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio, 1979-1980. Vice president planned giving University Illinois Foundation, Urbana, 1980—2004, vice president principal gifts, since 2005.
Board directors Sirazi Foundation, Chicago, 1997— Jagdish N. Sheth Foundation, Urbana, Illinois, since 1991, The Lauritsen Family Foundation, Urbana, since 1994, Strategic Capital Bank Corporation, Champaign, Illinois, 1999-2003. Consultant private practice, Mahomet, Illinois, since 1990. President Institute for Charitable Giving, Chicago, since 1990.
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Member Union League Club, Chicago, since 1990. Member Association Fundraising Professionals, Council Advancement and Support of Education.
Married Teresa L. Woollen Sturtevant, April 8, 1988. Children: Stephanie A., Robert E., Melissa N.