Dark Suits

I was just at the Philadelphia Partners for Philanthropy Planning’s Planned Giving Day Conference. There were lots of good sessions on annuities and trusts, working with donors, and even one on career issues (who would have done that?!). But as I was sitting in the back of a session on working with high net worth donors, it struck me… The last time I saw so many dark suits in a room was at a funeral!

What does a dark suit mean? Serious. Money. Gravitas. It doesn’t mean “fun loving” or “party time,” that’s for sure.

The career move? Did someone die? Do you need to fit in? Are you asking for money? Are you looking for a job? Are you wearing it for your comfort or for the comfort of those around you? Before you head out the door, think, “What’s the message in my dark suit?”