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coldcallandpickleball

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Prospect’s Wife Passed

So I'm in one of those businesses where it's a multi year relationship before a deal will happen. Well one of my great prospects wife recently passed away. He knew it was coming (because cancer) but is ultimately looking forward to having a normal life and trying to keep himself busy.

I want to send him something nice from our team, but don't want something too basic. Has anyone done this in the past?

He's fairly religious and will be doing mission work next year so I want to stay away from booze. Any advice helps!
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Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Flowers to the funeral and maybe $50 (or whatever) to a favorite charity?
Sunbunny31
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I like the idea of a donation to one of her favorite charities, in addition to a card and/or flowers.
jefe
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Charity is a nice touch. If you know the type of cancer then you can donate to the relevant organization.
Gasty
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Handwritten notes go a long way. I like @Pachacuti's idea of a small donation to their favorite charity too.
Kosta_Konfucius
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Flowers and a card, try to get the card hand written.
CuriousFox
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What if you send a donation in her name to a charity or to the mission? Also send food once things slow down and folks aren't visiting as much. He and his kids will appreciate it.
antiASKHOLE
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Hand written card/note would be best.
FormerStartupJobHopper
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AE
my only advice is don't say "anything I can do let me know". it's inauthentic, you're a business contact. obviously there's nothing you can do but say you're sorry. but good on you for thinking of this
coldcallandpickleball
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Director of Business Development
Thanks for this!!
Diablo
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Sr. AE
I like a simple handwritten note
Sunbunny31
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This can be very meaningful.
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
When my mom was recovering from surgery my company sent her a gift basket from spoonful of comfort. It was easy to prepare meals. It was thoughtful and well received.
tightlines
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Account Executive
Flowers and a nice handwritten note
1nbatopshotfan
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Sales
Is he or his family involved in a charity? Can you donate there or even donate your time and volunteer on her behalf/in her memory?
DrunkenArt
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Sales Representative
Personalized card. Edible arrangements, flowers, gift baskets are also a nice add in
ThatNewAE
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Account Executive - Mid enterprise
I'm all in for handwritten notes ! I don't personally endorse charity for some reason I am not aware of. But yeah, handwritten notes for sure ! :)
TennisandSales
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Head Of Sales
flowers to the funeral and a hand written card. keep the message simple but authentic.
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
Never underestimate the power of a handwritten card! It’s also very kind of you to do anything at all… just remember that it’ll likely get lost in the noise and chaos, only do something that you don’t care if he ever knows about at all because it’s possible he won’t notice.
GDO
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BDM
Can you donate to mission work or his church or something like that.
coldcallandpickleball
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Director of Business Development
Thanks everyone for your comments. Thinking I’m going to to do a combination of things, but definitely the hand written note.
Any ideas on what the note should say? I’m terrible with people passing.
SaaSuke_and_Naruto
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AE (Account Executive)
Maybe flowers and an Uber Eats gift card with a note saying “wish I could take you out personally, but please enjoy a meal on me.” Or something like that

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