GG+A Quarterly Review Spring 2011

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Fall 2016

Fundraising through Presidential Transitions
Rhea Turteltaub: Be Patient, Listen Deeply, and Hear Completely
Someone you should know – Juli Staiano, Chief Philanthropy Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Remarkable – David Rubenstein – Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group
Philanthropy for the Animal Kingdom: Member Fees aren’t Enough

Summer 2016

Discussed in this issue:

Fundraising and Endowment Management Go Hand-in-Hand
US Charitable Giving Achieves Record High in 2015
New Forms of Engagement: Trends in Digital Communications
Ready, Fire, Aim: The Nation’s Largest Endowments Become Lightning Rods for Criticism

Winter 2016

Discussed in this issue:

Giving Across the Ages: Donor Behavior, Past, Present and Future
New Generation Volunteers: A Complex Mix of Motivations
Market Impact on Philanthropic Potential: A Case Study
Digital Engagement: A Conversation with Andrew Gossen

Summer 2015

Discussed in this issue:

Building an international program from the ground up
Resources for transnational fundraisers and donors
Case study: Alumni surveys at the University of Queensland
Index of charitable giving worldwide

Spring 2015

Discussed in this issue:

Funding the building boom for charitable institutions
Attracting donor support for facilities projects
Next-generation benchmarking: Beyond staffing and expenditures
“In perpetuity” no longer a given in naming rights for major donors

Winter 2015

Discussed in this issue:

Legal and regulatory debates that may affect not-for-profit fundraising
The role of development communications in addressing legal and reputational challenges
Real-time analytics: applying the RRFM model to evaluate your prospect pool
Complying with state regulations for charitable solicitations

Fall 2014

Discussed in this issue:

What institutional leaders, board members and donors, and senior development officers look for in today’s not-for-profit CEO
Trends in alumni giving
Meeting your donors halfway: leading by listening
Best practices at times of leadership transition

Spring 2014

Discussed in this issue:

How major donors select their philanthropic priorities
What drives donors to increase or decrease support
The role of family in philanthropic decisions
How data can help fundraisers improve the effectiveness of their work

Winter 2014

Discussed in this issue:

The delicate balance of relationships between fundraisers and donors
The ethical pursuit of planned gifts
Best practices for protecting donor privacy

Summer 2013

Discussed in this issue:

How different functional areas are collaborating to develop, identify, cultivate and engage constituents
Why alumni relations departments should begin treating their alumni as “customers”
How to maximize the talent of volunteer leaders

Spring 2013

Discussed in this issue:

How greater access to information is changing how institutions operate
The new skill sets and competencies necessary for advancement services professionals
How data modeling provides insight on how to segment audiences and target messages to different constituents

Winter 2013

Discussed in this issue:

How various institutions define annual giving
Examination and discussion of recent trends in annual giving
Integrating membership and annual giving programs
Interviewees from various organizations discuss how their institutions set goals, develop strategies, segment donor audiences and messages, and measure success

Fall 2012

Discussed in this issue:

Prolonged economic recovery creates challenging fundraising environment
Boards become stronger advocates for nonprofits
Goals and campaign completion during economic recovery

Summer 2012

Discussed in this issue:

Integrated communications for successful fundraising
The importance of print and electronic communications
Using social media to extend reach and engagement

Winter 2012

Discussed in this issue:

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

Fall 2011

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

Spring 2011

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

Fall 2010

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

Spring 2010

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

Fall 2009

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

Summer 2009

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

Winter 2009

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

Fall 2008

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

Spring 2008

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

Winter 2008

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

Fall 2007

Discussed in this issue:

Global Fundraising Comes of Age
The Latest Philanthropic Frontier
International Schools Race to Develop Fundraising Programs and Donors

Summer 2007

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

Spring 2007

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

Winter 2007

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

Winter 2017

“Gratitude Can Support Healing”: Grateful patient fundraising programs increasingly essential to advancing research and care
Eve Jeffers: Embody the Generosity You are Trying to Inspire
Someone You Should Know – Sara E. Rubin, Vice President for Principal Gifts at The Ohio State University
Remarkable – Dr. Amy Gutmann – President, University of Pennsylvania
A Tale of Two Mail Packs – Adrian Salmon, Vice President, GG+A

Spring 2017

Starting Up in Fundraising – Perspectives and Principles – Adrian Salmon, Vice President, GG+A
Miles Stevenson – “Action This Day”
Criag McKenna – “Driven by Data, with a Human Touch”
Remarkable – Ilian Mihov – Dean, INSEAD
Taking Your Fundraising Team International – Rebecca Parkes, GG+A Vice President

Fall 2017

Sustaining Successful Stewardship Programs – Ed Sevilla, Senior Vice President, GG+A
Scott Mory – “You Can Be Right, or You Can Be Happy”
Katharine Atkins – “Have a Lens for the Long-Term”
Remarkable – David Palmer – Vice President, Advancement, University of Toronto
New Challenges and Solutions in Stewardship – Debbie Anglin, GG+A Consulting Vice President

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