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Anne’s thoughts from the field, accumulated over 20+ years of experience in donor recognition, stewardship and philanthropic placemaking. To explore the subject further, check out more of Anne’s writing alongside other industry professionals in the Journal of Donor Relations & Stewardship.

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Anne Manner-McLarty 5/14/25 Anne Manner-McLarty 5/14/25

Complex Projects: What are They and Why is Donor Relations Often Complex?

Complex projects are inherently complicated. They have factors that don’t exist in the traditional project management model. Complexity occurs when a project has an ambiguous outcome, an open-ended timeline, or influences affecting the project’s priority or metrics for success.

Anne Manner-McLarty 5/13/25 Anne Manner-McLarty 5/13/25

Philanthropic Placemaking

Placemaking involves creating and enhancing public spaces to make them more active, engaging, inclusive, and reflective of the community's values and identity. Philanthropic placemaking interweaves a celebration of the various ways in which an individual can participate in the support of a nonprofits’ mission.