They’ve Got the Cash. What You Got?
You might be the nicest, friendliest, most good-hearted fundraiser out there. You might have incredible, burning passion for your institution and the opportunities it
20 Million Alumni Show Why Higher Ed Needs to Pay More Attention to Online Engagement (Infographic)
Colleges and schools are really good at driving engagement. With events, active social channels, live streaming, and popular websites and alumni directories, higher ed offers
8 Steps to Introducing Change in Your Advancement Organization (And Why It’s Not as Hard as it Looks!)
Change is difficult. Think about how hard it is to alter personal habits, whether it’s taking a new route to work, introducing a new cafe
Alumni Identity: Data-driven Prospect Discovery Needs to Include Graduate Feelings of Connection
“Wealth screening is amazing at filling our donor pipeline!” – said no fundraiser ever. When it comes to prospect discovery and pipeline development, no one
Top 10 Takeaways from RAISE 2018 – Part 1
We just put a bow on THE advancement conference of the year — the sold-out RAISE 2018. With more than 30 speakers sharing the stage,
Webinar: EverTrue for Independent Schools with Salisbury School
Salisbury School hosted us for a live broadcast from the hilltop. Caitlin Kiley, their director of the Salisbury Fund and alumni relations, walked through how
Guy Hart on Building High-Performing Frontline Fundraising Teams
In his 12 years as president and CEO of Plus Delta Partners, Guy Hart and his team have focused on one thing: helping nonprofit institutions
Introducing EverTrue for Gift Officers: Helping Road Warriors Work Smarter
“I spend too much time on administrative tasks.” “It takes days to get a report back when I’m planning a trip.” “It’s cumbersome to keep
Common Donor Objections and How to Deal With Them
A presidential debate, a fight with a spouse, a meeting with a donor—in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to keep your
Understanding and Overcoming Donor Silence
During my first month as a major gifts officer at Providence College, I was fortunate enough to secure a visit with a consistent donor who
Fiscal Year Planning for the Major Gifts Officer… Where to Start?
For most gift officers, the summer months can be slow. Our donors are away on vacation, meaning they’re less likely to respond to our emails
The 3 Types of Visits Every Gift Officer Should Have
The one-on-one visit is the foundation on which all gift officers build sustainable relationships with donors. Visits can jumpstart a relationship between a donor and a
