Eric Billman

Early in his fundraising career, Eric’s mentor shared the concepts of “Donor Bliss” and “Culture of Philanthropy” to illustrate a sustainable approach to raising funds. By focusing on a donor’s interests and finding where his or her passions intersect with an institution’s priorities, the donor is engaged and the institution benefits. Eric promotes the idea of helping donors feel valued as partners and not merely a source of funding.

Over the course of his 30-year career in relationship management, Eric has worked in the non-profit world as a consultant and fundraiser in higher education, healthcare, community organizations, and churches.

Passionate about Donor Bliss and helping donors to experience the joy of philanthropic giving, Eric has worked with hundreds of donors, volunteers, and board members to help them to experience the joy of giving and to enable organizations to better deliver on their mission. As an international fundraiser, Eric finds these simple concepts apply not only in the USA, but also with donors around the world.

Eric and Sandra have made charitable giving a priority in their marriage. Strategic about maximizing the impact of their giving, they pursue Donor Bliss as they support organizations that align with their values and interests. They have served as volunteers and board members for a number of non-profits. Eric and Sandra hope to inspire other philanthropists to pursue the joy of giving, and by doing so, to change the world as they experience Donor Bliss.