8 key trends shaping advancement in 2025
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4 ways advancement leaders can make the most of the summer
Learn 4 summer strategies to strengthen fundraising teams, improve donor engagement, build staff skills, and prepare for FY26 campaigns.
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Why you can’t afford to cut back on annual giving
In this blog we unpack what’s really happening in higher ed right now and why even in a tough year, annual giving is one of the smartest investments you can make.
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Are advancement VPs, AVPs, and Directors aligned on their biggest challenges?
We surveyed more than 160 advancement leaders about the biggest challenges facing their teams. Nearly 40% of respondents were VPs, with AVPs, Directors, and other advancement leaders making up the rest. The findings highlighted some clear trends, but what really stood out to me were the differences between how VPs and their teams prioritized key challenges.
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8 key trends shaping advancement in 2025
Here’s a look at some of the trends shaping the future of higher education fundraising—and how to prepare for the year ahead.
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5 steps to grow your annual giving program on a budget
Advancement teams at smaller institutions face unique challenges—limited budgets, lean teams, and the constant pressure to raise more. In a recent conversation with one of our Advancement Marketing Services partners at a small college, they shared how it often feels like running on a treadmill—working hard but never quite making progress.
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8 questions advancement leaders are asking right now
Recently, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a discussion with my colleague, Mark Shreve, where we addressed some questions keeping advancement leaders up at night. From young alumni trends to developing a pipeline, the conversation was insightful, energizing, and a reminder of how much we can learn from one another.
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Making the case for investment
In today’s challenging financial landscape, budget cuts are the new norm for higher education. Our data makes this abundantly clear: for every dollar cut from an advancement budget, institutions lose nearly six dollars in potential revenue.
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5 tips to manage year-end stress for advancement leaders
The final stretch of the year is one of the busiest times for advancement teams, and the holidays can add even more stress to our already full plates. With that in mind, I wanted to share a few things that have helped me manage year-end stress—both for myself and my team.
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4 stewardship principles to deepen donor relationships
Discover how incorporating more stewardship in your program will help keep donors engaged and dollars coming in.
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