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How to start using ChatGPT in your advancement office
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the buzz these days. And for good reason. AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can be a powerful tool to optimize your time, energy, and resources. Here I’ve laid out four ways to get started using ChatGPT in your advancement office.
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5 ways advancement leaders can collaborate with finance on budget planning
When the two departments communicate effectively and understand each other’s goals, it leads to stronger collaboration, efficient planning, and smoother budgeting. Yet, many advancement leaders struggle to have productive conversations with their finance counterparts.
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Effective higher education fundraising during crisis
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The New School’s approach to a diverse and data-driven advancement team
Universities face unprecedented challenges that are forcing leaders to rethink department structures. Advancement is no exception. The New School shared how they are revamping their institution’s advancement systems – both operationally and culturally.
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The transformative impact of women in higher education philanthropy
Understanding how women operate in philanthropy can change how institutions build and shape advancement priorities and strategies.
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3 strategies advancement teams should prioritize this summer
The end of the academic year is an exciting time for advancement teams to celebrate recent graduates and welcome them into the alumni community.
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Why engaging with mid-level donors matters
Learn about the impact mid-level donors can have on an advancement program and how to spark their engagement.
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3 advancement challenges solved by digital marketing
It is no longer a question of whether to adopt digital strategies, but rather how to use them effectively. In this blog, we’ll define digital marketing and explore three ways digital marketing can strengthen your fundraising initiatives.
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7 answers to data’s role in advancement
To effectively engage donors and meet increasing goals, leaders need to prioritize a robust and clean data strategy.
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