Remote work is here to stay
We’ve been talking about the benefits of enabling remote work in your advancement shops for a while now. It’s never been more important to embrace this. And EverTrue is here to help. We’ve pulled together a library of resources to help you navigate this new normal.
Key elements of a hybrid onboarding curriculum for fundraisers
Over the course of one week in 2020, the entire advancement world went from working fully in-person to fully-remote, and
Tips for Finding [and Keeping] Top Advancement Talent
We hear it every day from leaders we are talking to in the industry. Hiring and retaining talent is harder
Using Trips & Meetings for virtual and in-person visits
Advancement shops across the country are opening up, resuming travel, and meeting face-to-face with donors for the first time in
How to combat the Great Advancement Resignation
It’s hard to deny that there’s a hole in the advancement talent pipeline: The average tenure for a gift officer
Louisiana Tech is keeping donors and students front and center
On the latest episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent sat down with Brooks Hull, VP of University Advancement at Louisiana
How Cornell is providing valuable career support to alumni
Recently, Ashley Budd of Cornell University joined the RAISE Blog to share some of her team’s recent unique virtual events.
RAISE Podcast Roundup – January 2021
New year, new podcast episodes! While we all settle into a new routine in 2021, the RAISE Podcast has been
New Year, New Jobs
How many times have you heard the saying, “New year, new me?” Whether you’re passionate about New Year’s resolutions or
How Cornell is finding new donors with live virtual events
Back in December, we shared some examples of exciting and innovative ways that institutions are helping to connect with their
Fa-la-la-la-Virtual Engagement This Year?
In our line of work, everyday is an adventure. Our colleagues in the advancement world are always finding creative ways
Thanksgiving Bright Spots of 2020
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year would be a slight understatement. But in the midst of a
How are you using virtual qualification COVID-19 era?
At this point, the challenges of remote work are old news. But that doesn’t make them any less challenging. Amidst
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"We're seeing an uptick in building a robust pipeline faster because of the sheer location." Additionally, Berkeley fundraisers solicited 49% more dollars, closed 44% more gifts, and made 67% more prospect visits in FY19.
We're chatting 1-on-1 with leaders who are trying new things, setting their teams up for success, and managing through uncertain times.
Shifted to a fully remote work environment
“This challenge comes in the year 2020 when we have the tools that allow us to conduct a face-to-face personal visit in the digital format.”
Eric Holderness,AVP of Development
Used technology to make personal connections with prospects
“I put myself in front of the camera so people would immediately recognize me as “that guy from Facebook and Instagram” when I eventually reached out for a conversation.”
Keith Hannon,Associate Director of Alumni Affairs and Development for Athletics Cornell University
Increased donor conversion rate by 36%
“We're seeing an uptick in building robust pipeline faster because of the sheer location.”
Jason Smith,Executive Director of Major Gifts
We've pulled together some useful articles from the advancement world and beyond...
Expert work from home advice from WFH experts
Author: Helen Brown Group
What you can do for your donors and others in times of crisis: COVID-19 edition
Author: Lynne Wester, Donor Guru
