Alumni Turned Advancement Staff Share Their Stories
Your advancement office. Hundreds of graduating seniors (i.e., your new alumni). Seems like a match made in heaven. When it comes to growing your advancement
Why Higher-Ed Advancement Should Embrace Cloud Software
“The cloud” is everywhere. You hear about it daily. And it’s terrifying (initially). I’ll self-identify as a control freak; I like knowing where my stuff
Shifting Towards a Culture of Data-Driven Fundraising
We’re here in the 21st century surrounded by mountains of data and technology, and there are fundraising operations that are not taking advantage of it.
6 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Advancement Services
January is the month in which New Year’s resolutions die. So, what better way to keep resolutions than to make them at the end of
7 Things the Cleveland Browns Taught Me About Fundraising
I was born on the East Side of Cleveland. This means that I was fated (cruelly) to be a Browns fan. For the unaware, this
Talk the Talk: A Field Guide to Speaking Advancement Services
In the deep recesses of your fundraising operation, you’ll find advancement services. I’ve said before that fundraisers who are willing to venture into the world
6 Steps to Implementing Data Science at Any Organization
Technology is all about buzzwords: the Internet of Things (IoT), Rich Media, Big Data, Selfie. Don’t be intimidated by jargon. Many of the concepts are
Setting Metrics for Advancement Success 101
In 2003, I was a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 20-something ready to take on the world. My first order of business: Get a job. After searching
Advancement Services in the Age of Big Data
Scene: A major gift officer is showing a prospect around the office. They come into your office and ask what you do. “Advancement services!” you
Jesse Bardo on Ashland University’s Success With EverTrue
Day in and day out, EverTrue works with advancement teams at primary schools, higher-ed institutions, and nonprofits across the globe to help them meet and exceed
Jesse Bardo on Ashland University's Success With EverTrue
Day in and day out, EverTrue works with advancement teams at primary schools, higher-ed institutions, and nonprofits across the globe to help them meet and exceed
