Development/Advancement

Who are today’s and tomorrow’s donors and how are they different from previous generations of philanthropists? At least $41 trillion is projected to pass to the post-baby boom generations over the first half of the 21st century and this enormous …

Fundraising is one of a board’s most basic and important responsibilities, and it is key to an institution’s financial stability. Patricia P. Jackson, executive director of college and foundation partnerships for the Fullbridge Program, former associate vice president for development …

What sparks successful fundraising? “It’s not about the numbers,” but rather about great minds coming together, making connections, and sharing stories that can inspire transformational change, according to The Board’s Role in Fundraising. Written for board members, presidents, development staff, …

John Griswold, executive director of Commonfund Institute, talks about how colleges and universities can make smart investment choices in an uncertain economy. What are the major factors influencing investment decisions today and how are boards responding? Three issues come to the fore. …

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Fundraising has become an essential component of institutions' financial viability, particularly as government support shrinks. Institutional reputations and relations with constituents can be badly damaged by ineffective, clumsily implemented, or unethical fundraising practices. Because such missteps can have a profound …

"The new fund-raising 'bible' for independent higher education and other nonprofit boards..." Among the various responsibilities of governing boards is to ensure that the institution has adequate resources. Although this responsibility covers much ground, fundraising is an essential part of the …

With every type of college and university relying to a greater extent on private philanthropy, board members must look to comprehensive fundraising campaigns to help ensure their institution’s success—and sometimes its survival. These campaigns are highly sophisticated efforts that require …