J. Tyler "Ty" Tippett, Vice President of Foundation and Volunteer Services at the Dekalb Medical Foundation

Published: March 8, 2016, 12:30 a.m.

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Online tools/resources:\xa0Planned Giving resources on nationally-hosted sites. A great example of this is the Shepherd Center in Atlanta.

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\nPersonal habit that contributes to success:\xa0Being easy to talk to.\n

\nIce breaker for new donor prospect:\xa0Talk about their background and who they know. You are sure to find shared interests\xa0and common acquaintances.\n\nBest piece of advice ever received:\xa0Don't talk over the ask.\n\nWhat was the make and model of your first vehicle?:\xa0An orange Volkswagen Beetle.\n

\nContact info:\xa0ty.tippett@dekalbmedical.org; Direct Line: 404-501-1679