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Institutional ambitions for advancement have never been greater, and yet competition is growing increasingly fierce for donors’ attention and dollars. Schools must adopt innovative strategies to meet their strategic goals.
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AI foundation roadmap for advancement leaders
Chief advancement officers should download this infographic to assess their divisions' maturity across three stages of AI foundation…
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What distinguishes high-ROI advancement shops?
Download the infographic today to learn which areas your institutions should focus on to improve your ROI.
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5 Reasons Advancement Leaders Must Prioritize Data
Discover five reasons why advancement leaders should prioritize data.
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3 Data Insights from Higher Ed Advancement Shops
Learn about key drivers of successful fundraising for higher ed advancement shops, such as staffing, major gift volume,…
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Strategic Talent Management Resource Center for Higher Ed Advancement Leaders
Discover best practices in recruiting, retaining, and developing your advancement team.
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Employee Value Proposition Discussion Guide for Chief Advancement Officers
Use this guide to position advancement as an employer of choice, align your team on talent strategy, and…
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Create a One-Stop Corporate and Foundation Relations Shop
Our conversation guide will help advancement leaders hold a level-setting discussion about centralizing corporate and foundation relations (CFR)…
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Annual Giving: The Smartest Revenue Investment Right Now
Learn how annual giving can generate flexible revenue today, strengthen your donor pipeline, and deliver measurable return on…
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3 strategies to modernize your advancement approach in 2026
How advancement leaders can reach new donors, extend team capacity with AI, and drive engagement through digital marketing…
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How affluent women are redefining philanthropy
Women are reshaping philanthropy—favoring local impact, authenticity, and trust. Learn what this shift means for advancement leaders today.
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EAB Wrapped 2025: A year of reckoning—and reinvention—in higher ed
Before we head into 2026, we're looking back at the top blogs, guides, infographics, webinars, and other insights…
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Why Advancement Benchmarking is More Critical Than Ever
Experts share tips on using advancement benchmarking data to show university leaders the impact of budget changes on…
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The Big Shift in University Fundraising
Experts discuss how recent changes to the US News & World Report rankings algorithm are impacting university fundraising…
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How to Engage Student Activists and Donors to Drive Positive Change
Experts share strategies on ways to engage constructively with student activists and navigate difficult conversations with donors who…
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Maximizing Fundraiser Efficiency: On-Demand Webinar Series
This three-part on-demand webinar series explores how higher ed advancement leaders can optimize the efficiency of their fundraisers.
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The Donor Investor Imperative On-Demand Webinar Series
This webinar series explores how to attract and retain donor investors by building relationships and understanding their motivations.
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Preparing for Advancement’s Digital Future On-Demand Webinar Series
This series explores how advancement must innovate and adapt amidst the digital revolution to build strategies that meet…
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Annual giving’s critical role in the journey to major gifts
This infographic illustrates how annual giving supports every stage of the donor journey, from first gift to leadership…
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A year-long look at annual giving
This infographic provides a clear, month-by-month view of how successful teams structure annual giving across the full calendar…
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Key plays from the 2025 Advancement Leaders Playbook
Advancement teams face staffing shortages, shrinking donor pipelines, and rising tech demands. Explore key insights from EAB’s 2025…
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