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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DePaul University | Now We Must
DePaul University embraced a digital-first strategy for its student-focused, mini-campaign effort, Now We Must during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a...
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Thoughts on Independent Schools from the master of Wellington College
In this article, James Dahl, master of Wellington College, reflects on the wider role of the independent sector as the...
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In an era of social distancing, we are making connections.
Donor first. Data driven. Digital centric. These commitments guide our consulting with clients who are rapidly evolving their own approach...
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Fundamentals of Healthcare Fundraising During a Pandemic
Using our research, combined with the expertise of our consultants and examples from across the sector, we share early lessons...
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Princeton University | Aim High, Be Bold
Every generation of Princetonians assumes responsibility for those that follow. Collectively, they ensure that the students of today and tomorrow...
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Alumni Relations Forecast 2021: Concerns and Opportunities
Clearly, the comfort zone of “we’ve always done it that way,” has been booted out the door...
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