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The Philanthropy Landscape

Since our founding, we have been committed to advancing the profession of fundraising and helping to elevate the critical role mission-driven organizations play in the well-being of society and of our world. Here, we share insights on the opportunities and challenges facing organizations and their donors along with data-informed special reports. We also share stories of celebration – as organizations realize aspirational goals and demonstrate the impact of their missions.

The Only Wrong Action Is To Do Nothing

Systems Change work is continuous and requires diligence and perseverance. Each step, though, is a step towards a more equitable...

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$10M+ Gifts Report 2023

In this year’s annual report we examine gifts of $10M+ given in 2022. Top-line findings include: You can download the...

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PODCAST: A Look Ahead with Trinity Valley School

In this episode of Marts&Lundy's Focus Forward Wisdom, Consultant Sarah Cave talks with Lisa Grider, Director of Advancement and Strategic...

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PODCAST: A Look Ahead with Bethel University

In this episode, Senior Consultant & Principal Martha Voegeli speaks with Jim Bender, Vice President for Advancement at Bethel University....

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Handled Properly, Leadership Transitions Can Energize, Not Derail, Campaigns

As the average length of campaigns continues to increase, many institutions will experience a leadership transition during a campaign....

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Your Case Is Not a Writing Exercise

Writing the case, in fact, should be the last step in a process that begins with formulating a vision...

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Innovation Fueled by Disruption

Even with some real headwinds, many of our clients created creative, even transformative outcomes.  ...

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Innovation Comes When You’re Not Tethered to What Was

As we prepare to close out 2022, we take a close look at the Great Resignation ...

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PODCAST: A Roadmap to Advance Systemic Change

A Look Into Florida International University Foundation’s Office of Inclusive Philanthropy In this episode, Marts&Lundy Senior Consultant & Principal Richard...

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Through the Lens of Unconventional Wisdom

Marts&Lundy asked a panel of fundraising leaders to reimagine the future of fundraising through the lens of unconventional wisdom. Jonathan...

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PODCAST: Elevating Annual Giving to New Heights with Punahou School

In this episode, Marts&Lundy Senior Consultant & Principal Sarah Clough speaks with the Director of Annual Giving Kirsten Spilker and...

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PODCAST: How Osler Health is Activating its Commitment to DEI

In this episode, Marts&Lundy Consultant Jacklyn Lewis reconnects with Ken Mayhew, President and CEO of Osler Health System Foundation, after...

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The Azure Summit for Heads of School

The Azure Summit is a Marts&Lundy annual conference designed to prepare Heads of School and aspiring Heads to connect mission, vision...

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Adding AI? Don’t Let Go of your Prospect Management Team!

With Ai, prospect management professionals can work as strategists, elevating their roles as liaisons to the frontline fundraising team...

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PODCAST: How AI Can Increase the Equity of Your Prospecting

In this episode, Veronica Vereen, Marts&Lundy Consultant, speaks with Nathan Chappell, Senior Vice President at DonorSearch where he leads the...

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Do you see yourself in these numbers?

Marts&Lundy surveyed prospect management teams via LinkedIn and the results show similarities across programs of every shape and size....

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Utilizing Complex Data to Answer Big Questions

In 2021, Marts&Lundy formed a partnership with DonorSearch’s division of Artifical Intelligence, DonorSearch Ai, in order to further strengthen our...

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MD + CEO + CDO = Three Perspectives on Grateful Giving

In this episode, Frank Interlichia, Marts&Lundy Senior Consultant & Principal, speaks with David Alexander, MD, Marts&Lundy Of Counsel, who offers...

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