Jeff Smythe, Director of Development at the EARTH University Foundation

Published: Jan. 8, 2016, 3:02 p.m.

\nSuccess quote: \u201cEnthusiasm is so important. Prospects are persuaded more by the depth of your conviction than the height of your logic. They are won more by your own enthusiasm than any documentation you can offer." - Jerold Panas,\xa0Born to Raise: What Makes a Great Fundraiser; What Makes a Fundraiser Great\n

\nBest piece of advice ever received: \u201cFocus on your top line\xa0and what you are doing to stay focused on bringing in additional revenue.\u201d\n\nPersonal habit that contributes to success:\xa0Maintaining and reviewing lists and handwritten thank you notes.\n\nInternet resource:\xa0Blue Avacado\n

\nBook recommendation:\xa0Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by\xa0Adam Grant\n

\nParting piece of advice:\xa0\xa0Don't be afraid of going by your gut.\n\nContact info:\xa0jeffsmythe@outlook.com