What is an Operations Plan and Why Should We Write One?
A Development Office Operations Plan is a written document of overarching goals combined with the nuts and bolts of running...
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Emerging Resilient: A Survey of Arts & Culture Institutions
As we move in and out of various stages of pandemic-induced restrictions, we reached out to a select group of...
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New Staffing Models Born Out of Crisis
As organizations across the world assess how to best structure staffing after more than a year of forced virtual work,...
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Impact of COVID-19 on Development in UK Universities and Schools
To learn more regarding the initial impact of the pandemic, specifically around the furloughing of Development staff, immediate budget cuts,...
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WEBINAR RECORDING: Will 2020 define the future of Philanthropy?
A year ago, we asked if 2020 would resemble any year in the history of charitable giving. We referenced analyses...
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MacKenzie Scott makes a $40 million gift to FIU that will transform the student experience
Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott and husband Dan Jewett have announced a $40 million gift to FIU. The gift is...
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gives $40 Million Gift to Cal State Fullerton
Donation Recognizes University’s Leading Role in Student Success, Research, and Diversity and Inclusion Efforts An unrestricted gift of $40 million...
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University of Utah announces ‘landmark’ $110 million gift from Eccles Foundations for School of Medicine
The University of Utah today announced a landmark gift of $110 million for its School of Medicine...
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Biden Administration’s Proposed Tax Changes: What You Need to Know
When might any changes go into effect, and what could be the implications for charitable giving?...
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Healthy Tensions: Perspectives on National Nonprofits With Local Chapters
Sometimes, despite a shared mission, the relationship between local and national is not as productive as it might be....
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Tips for Your Development Operations Plan
Prepare for what's to come. Develop and then work your plan to achieve fundraising success....
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Mega-Changes in Philanthropy
There are intended and unintended consequences as new strategies are – or are not – adopted....
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Key Considerations for Implementing Metrics
As advancement teams continuously seek to optimize resources, metrics/KPIs are bound to resurface as a hot topic....
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Jewish Aging Services: Deeply rooted tenets that inspire philanthropy
Organizations with Jewish affiliations reported fundraising results significantly higher than national benchmarks...
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Two Paths to Mega Gift Philanthropy
Traditionally an outcome of a long-term relationship with a donor, broader engagement giving is proving to be a growing path...
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DAFs Shift Conversations from Capacity to Philanthropic Priority
Nonprofits can expect over $20B in grants from DAFs every year. What does this mean for your organization? ...
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The Strategic Plan: Your Opportunity to Design for Sustainability
Now is the time for school leadership to reexamine existing strategic plans to determine if course corrections are needed...
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The Landscape of Mega Gifts and Commitments in 2020
What’s unprecedented about $10M+ gifts in 2020 are trending in the opposite direction of the markets....
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