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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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How to keep donors engaged during an election year
It’s been a year of major national events, and this fall is shaping up to be no different. With the U.S. presidential election dominating headlines, many advancement leaders wonder: will this affect my team’s work?
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4 key data trends shaping higher education fundraising
Learn how staffing, donor cultivation, and compensation strategies all play a role in building successful higher education fundraising teams.
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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
In this blog, I’ll explore the concept of crisis fundraising and share a few strategies you can implement in your own advancement program.
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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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