Unlocking the Secrets of Grateful Giving Programs in Healthcare
Grateful giving (including patient-and-family giving with motivations other than gratitude) is a simple, positive and important human interaction....
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CASE and Marts&Lundy Launch CampaignSource
The Council for Advancement Support of Education (CASE) and Marts&Lundy are announcing the launch of CampaignSource—a new global fundraising campaign benchmarking...
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WEBINAR RECORDING: Campaigns 101
Preparing for a comprehensive fundraising campaign begins with thoughtful planning that results in a clear roadmap for managing through all...
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Toward Diverse & Inclusive Philanthropy
Over the spring of 2021, our North American consultants connected with 12 organizations that are leading in their efforts to...
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What is an Operations Plan and Why Should We Write One?
A Development Office Operations Plan is a written document of overarching goals combined with the nuts and bolts of running...
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Emerging Resilient: A Survey of Arts & Culture Institutions
As we move in and out of various stages of pandemic-induced restrictions, we reached out to a select group of...
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New Staffing Models Born Out of Crisis
As organizations across the world assess how to best structure staffing after more than a year of forced virtual work,...
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WEBINAR RECORDING: Will 2020 define the future of Philanthropy?
A year ago, we asked if 2020 would resemble any year in the history of charitable giving. We referenced analyses...
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MacKenzie Scott makes a $40 million gift to FIU that will transform the student experience
Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott and husband Dan Jewett have announced a $40 million gift to FIU. The gift is...
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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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