GG+A Quarterly Review

Featuring original data, reporting and analysis on a variety of fundraising and philanthropic management topics, the GG+A Quarterly Review is an indispensable resource in the international fundraising community.

Winter 2012 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Fifty Years of Philanthropic Management Consulting
  • Johns Hopkins: A History of Philanthropic Success
  • The Future of Fundraising

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Fall 2011 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • The Successful Development Officer
  • Performance Measurement Takes Many Forms
  • Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness
  • How Advancement Leaders are Broadening the Pool for Top Talent
  • Charitable Giving in the U.S. Demonstrates Modest Gains in 2010

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Spring 2011 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • The Resiliency of the Comprehensive Campaign
  • Campaigns Weather Leadership Transitions
  • Average Giving by Wealthy Individuals Fell in 2009, Commitment to Giving Remained Strong
  • Best Practices in Campaign Planning and Implementation
  • Cambridge, Oxford Campaigns to Top £1 Billion

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Fall 2010 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Employing New Strategies, Engaging New Constituents: Healthcare Organizations Intensify Focus on Philanthropy
  • Medical Schools, Teaching Hospitals Report Decline in Private Giving
  • Qualities of a Successful Healthcare Fundraiser
  • AAMC Survey Highlights
  • Giving USA Reports Steepest Decline in Charitable Giving

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Spring 2010 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Managing and Building Endowment Through the Economic Recovery
  • Legislative Issues Impact Philanthropy
  • Endowment Management in a Recession: Lessons Learned
  • Taxing Charitable Organizations
  • International Initiatives Address Charitable Giving

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Winter 2010 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Passion and Personal Connections Keep Major Donors on Course
  • Hybrid Gifts Expand Donor Options
  • Working Effectively with Major DonorsThrough the Recovery
  • Wealthy Donors Continue to Support UK Institutions
  • An Interview with Sir Adrian Cadbury
  • Higher Education Relies on Loyal Donors in Difficult Times

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Fall 2009 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Poised for Economic Recovery: Institutions Persevere to Meet Pressing Needs While Preparing for the Future
  • Collaborative Efforts Boost Unrestricted Support
  • Planned Giving Merits Greater Attention
  • Key Factors for Keeping Your Fundraising Program on Course
  • Evidence-based Programming: Increasingly Important in the Current Economy
  • GG+A Survey: Nonprofit Fundraising Through the Recession

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Summer 2009 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Intergenerational Giving: Engaging Family Support Across Generations
  • Tackling the Challenges of Family Philanthropy
  • Analyzing Major Gift Portfolios for Maximum Effectiveness
  • Best Practices in Working With Extended Families
  • Communicating Across Generations
  • Giving Declines Following Two Decades of Growth

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Spring 2009 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • The Role of the Trustee in Trying Times
  • Best Practices to Engage Trustees in Fundraising
  • Boards Must Employ Mix of Fundraising Approaches
  • Nonprofits Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley
  • GG+A Survey Shows Many Clients Boost Fundraising Results in 2008

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Winter 2009 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Every Gift Matters: Using New Technologies to Connect and Cultivate
  • Annual Giving: A Foundation for the Future
  • Launching a Viral Fundraising Campaign
  • Careful Analysis of Donor Behavior Will Enhance Future Fundraising
  • Crowdsourcing Begets Crowdfunding
  • Texting for Dollars

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Fall 2008 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue

  • Managing for the Mega-gift
  • Mega-gifts Post Greater Challenges and Opportunities
  • 80/20? An Outdated Basis for Planning
  • Wealthy Worldwide Make Their Mark
  • U.S. Charitable Giving Tops $300 Billion in 2007

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Spring 2008 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Under the Microscope: Growing Scrutiny of Nonprofits
  • Congress Takes Aim at Largest College Endowments
  • Nonprofit CEOs Take Note
  • Fundraising Activities are Monitored Worldwide
  • Hospitals Post Profits, Tax Breaks Are Questioned
  • Uncertain Future for Estate Tax
  • Donor-Advised Funds: With Popularity Comes Oversight
  • Restoring Public Confidence in Nonprofits: An Interview With Paul Light
  • Be Prepared for Donor Scrutiny

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Winter 2008 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Volunteer Ranks Growing
  • Reflections of An Extraordinary Volunteer
  • Climate is Right for Animal Causes
  • The Role of the Volunteer Fundraiser in the UK

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Fall 2007 Quarterly Review

  • Discussed in this issue:
  • Global Fundraising Comes of Age
  • The Latest Philanthropic Frontier
  • International Schools Race to Develop Fundraising Programs and Donors

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Summer 2007 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • From Anecdote to Evidence; Development Officers Refine Their Abilities to Predict Donor Interests
  • A Focus on Detail Can Drive New Strategies
  • Steady Growth in Giving Continues
  • Wealthiest Americans Remain Optimistic

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Spring 2007 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • Donor-Advised Funds: What’s Behind Their Growing Appeal?
  • More Options Demand Stepped-Up Stewardship
  • A Foundation Boom in Germany
  • The Shifting Landscape of Family Foundations

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Winter 2007 Quarterly Review

Discussed in this issue:

  • The Transfer of Wealth: Giving Now or Later
  • Bequeathing the Values of Philanthropy
  • Strengthening the UK Development Infrastructure
  • Today’s Donors Want More 

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