It's Not Just the Numbers! - Income, Psychology, and Giving Behavior

High income earners often have similar assets to those in finance who are typically compensated through a bonus structure. The ways in which they earn their income impacts how they think about their money and ultimately their philanthropy. Explore the psychology of this and strategies we might employ toward these industries.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn different compensation structures - Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, Private Equity & more
Attendees will learn general compensation packages for high earners - from consultants, entertainers, lawyers to physicians

Tracey Robertson

Amy Doherty Begg

Senior Director of Research and Prospect Management

Harvard Business School

Amy Doherty (Begg) is the Senior Director of Research and Prospect Management at Harvard Business School, leading efforts to build donor pipelines. Prior to her role at HBS, Amy served as the Executive Director of Pipeline Optimization at Emory University, spearheading strategies to enhance donor engagement and maximize fundraising impact. At Emory, she oversaw the Research & Prospect Management teams. With 18 years of leadership experience at Harvard University, Amy was instrumental in shaping the institution's approach to prospect management. In 2016, she established the first prospect management team for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and has since provided strategic guidance to development offices across Harvard, including the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, the Kennedy School of Government, the Graduate School of Education, and the Divinity School. Amy is also a cofounder and partner of Cypriped LLC, a cryptocurrency mining company. Amy served as a trustee for the University System of New Hampshire, overseeing the state’s public colleges and universities. She is a past president and board member of the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA) and has previously served on the board (including chair) of the Plymouth State Alumni Association. She is a member of the DRIVE Conference Planning Committee.