Missy Ryan Penland, Senior Director of University Development at Clemson University

Published: April 5, 2016, 1:13 p.m.

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Book recommendations:

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Belief and\xa0Confidence by\xa0Ronald J. Schiller

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Abusing Donor Intent: The Robertson Family's Epic Lawsuit Against Princeton University\xa0by Doug White

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Topgrading (How To Hire, Coach and Keep A Players)\xa0by Brad Smart

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Personal habit that contributes to success:\xa0Work hard. "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

\nIce breaker for new donor prospect:\xa0Always start with a "Thank You" for what they have done, and follow up with something discussed in their discovery call.\n

\nBest piece of advice ever received:\xa0AFI. AFM. "Ask for it. Ask for more."\n\nIf you had one extra hour of free time a day, how would you use it?:\n\nFor work: Visiting a donor.\n\nFor personal time: Hiking.\n

\nContact info: ryan2@clemson.edu