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

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\\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

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\\nContact info: ryan2@clemson.edu'