Advice for uncovering new major and planned gifts
Since launching a Donor Experience program with EverTrue, the University of Nebraska team has seen a 190% increase in yearly donor meetings, 40+ new major
What to do with last-minute canceled meetings
It’s no secret that we love to talk about the “next-best” prospects. You know, the 97% of folks who are not in an MGO portfolio.
Data Driving Strategy with the University of Memphis
The University of Memphis created its “Bold and Blue” presidential tour strategy by tapping into geographical, wealth, and career data to drive decisions; discover new
How to get more donors on the map with Baylor University
Since establishing a leadership annual giving team in 2018, Baylor University has: Nearly tripled interactions, increasing donor contact by almost 275% Uncovered numerous major gifts
DXOs at Boise State University: 4x activity, 3x revenue
In this conversation with Matthew Ewing, Vice President for University Advancement at Boise State University, we talk about why he brought a Donor Experience Program
Tips for gift officers: lean into the breakup
We recently sat down with Anne Murphy at the Oregon State University Foundation about 100% portfolio coverage: why it’s elusive, why it matters, and how
Tips for gift officers: Deliver value. Every time.
We recently sat down with Anne Murphy at the Oregon State University Foundation about 100% portfolio coverage: why it’s elusive, why it matters, and how
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 a long time. Chances are,
Polite Persistence: 7 Ways to Book More Meetings
The average gift officer has 81 meetings a year. They log interactions with 45.5% of assigned prospects. And most MGOs spend less than 60% of
RAISE Live Recap: Pride for the profession, portfolios of 1000, and more!
We’re sure most of our readers have attended big alumni galas, homecoming gatherings, and fancy donor dinners. So, you know how we’re feeling this week.
How to Measure Your Giving Day Success
Last week on Linkedin, James Barnard, Executive Director of Annual Giving and Integrated Marketing at the University of Cincinnati Foundation asked his fellow fundraisers a
Women’s Leadership Giving is Engaging With an Untapped and Powerful Market
Williams College has created meaningful and intentional methods for engaging with an untapped and powerful market by increasing fundraising from women. Working with female prospects
