Edits have been made to our existing interaction contact methods in GAIL to help provide a clearer picture of development officer activities. The updated list of interaction contact methods is below with changes or additions highlighted in red, and explanations are included at the bottom of the list.
Campus Interaction (1)
Campus Interaction: The “Campus Interaction” contact method should be used for scenarios where the prospect is on campus for some specific purpose and interacts with a development officer (e.g., a tour of a building, a class speaking engagement, or a drop-by meeting while the prospect is visiting the campus).
Event Interaction (Previously “Event”): The “Event Interaction” contact method should be used when a development officer interacts with a prospect at a group event, whether the event is a specific fundraising event (e.g., 4-H Gala or a small dinner gathering of prospects) or a more general UGA event (e.g., Bulldog 100 or a school’s tailgate event).
Financial Advisor Interaction: The “Financial Advisor Interaction” should be used when a development officer is meeting with a representative of a donor, such as a financial advisor or lawyer. This will often be used in relation to planned gifts.
Initial Meeting (Previously “Initial Visit”): The “Initial Meeting” contact method should be used as “Initial Visit” has been used in the past. An “Initial Meeting” is a contact with a prospect that represents a meaningful effort to further engage the prospect or move the gift conversation forward. The development officer may have previously interacted with this prospect in a personal or professional setting (e.g., at Rotary Club or a fundraising event) but an “Initial Meeting” signifies the first planned and scheduled conversation about fundraising. Reminder: An “Initial Meeting” should only be entered if the meeting was a scheduled face-to-face meeting to speak with the prospect about a specific gift or fundraising plan. In order for a “Meeting” entry to count toward Impact Report totals, the narrative must include a location, purpose, summary and next steps.
Board or Committee Interaction (Previously “Meeting Board”): The “Board or Committee Interaction” contact method should be used for any interaction with a prospect that takes place surrounding a board or committee meeting. Even if a sidebar conversation about fundraising occurs during the course of the board or committee meeting, the interaction should still be entered as a “Board or Committee Interaction.”
Return Meeting (Previously “Return Visit”): The “Return Meeting” contact method should be used as “Return Visit” has been used in the past. A “Return Meeting” is a contact with a prospect that represents a meaningful effort to further engage the prospect or move the gift conversation forward. A “Return Meeting” is one in which a relationship has already been established with the prospect and the development officer is returning to further the fundraising discussion. Reminder: A “Return Meeting” should only be entered if the meeting was a scheduled face-to-face meeting to speak with the prospect about a specific gift or fundraising plan. In order for a “Meeting” entry to count toward Impact Report totals, the narrative must include a location, purpose, summary and next steps.
Sky Suite Interaction: The “Sky Suite Interaction” contact method should be used for any interaction with a prospect in the Sky Suites during a sporting event. Even if a sidebar conversation about fundraising happens in the Sky Suites, the interaction should still be labeled as a “Sky Suite Interaction.”
Stewardship Interaction: The “Stewardship Interaction” category should be used for any interaction that is helping continue the prospect’s relationship with UGA but is not directly connected with an effort to solicit a new gift (e.g., delivering a stewardship report to a donor over dinner, attending an art opening at the donor’s invitation or taking a donor to lunch to catch up about personal matters).
