Book Recommendations for and by Development Professionals
Every January I endure the same self-analysis as the majority of Americans. I look at potential areas of self-improvement and decide—no, resolve—to make changes. One
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
Listen and Learn: How to Handle Donor Feedback on the Frontline
I have a good friend who works in the development office of one of the world’s leading universities. Several years ago, he was meeting with
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
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
So You Want to Run a Database Query? [The EverTrue Evangelist]
Welcome back to The EverTrue Evangelist! You may remember from my first post that this is an ongoing series about the challenges of advancement professionals.
Creative Ways to Get Major Donors Involved in Giving Challenges
Securing major gifts is all about matching engagement with interest. We want to get our top prospects plugged into what’s happening on campus and connect
Productivity Hacks for Gift Officers
Gift officers wrestle with productivity, time management, and maximizing their efficiencies. How can we get more out of our time-strapped days, and, most importantly, make the
The Winchendon School Identified 150 New Prospects, and You Can Too
In the seven months that The Winchendon School has been using GivingTree, we’ve been so excited to see the team hit the ground running with the tool.
