Why You Need a Principal Gifts Program
Principal gifts are more than just bigger major gifts. They...
How to Build a Planned Giving Culture – and Why You Should
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What to think about as you start a planned giving program
We’re in the midst of a significant moment for planned...
How to engage academic partners for win-win results
When most people look back on their university days, they...
5 lessons from Mackenzie Scott’s modern approach to philanthropy
Treasure Valley Family YMCA CEO David Duro was floored when...
Aligning development activities with institutional strategic plans
During my 35-plus years in development I’ve held fast to...
It’s time to renew the purpose of your leadership annual giving program
We live in the age of personalization. Whether donors are...
It’s time to rethink major gift officer metrics
It’s easy to count inputs. That’s why nonprofits have long...
It’s time for small shops to start a planned giving program
The global pandemic, recession, and racial reckoning have challenged nonprofits—particularly...
Back to school looks very different this year. What does that mean for how advancement shops engage parents?
This fall will look dramatically different from any previous year....