Advocacy and education are integral to nonprofit board decision-making. Here are some steps your board should proactively be taking.
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Tag: Education
The Importance of Reunions for Education Fundraising
An institution’s alumni are a reflection of its past, a representation of its present, and a link to its future. An alumni reunion is a memorable event where attendees can reminisce about the good old days with former classmates. It can also provide tremendous increases in alumni giving to their alma mater.
Read MoreThe Importance of Public School Educational Foundations
I recently attended a founders luncheon at Lawrence Township Schools. Each year, all former presidents of the foundation are invited to meet the superintendent of schools and receive an update on public education in the township and state of Indiana.
Read More5 Key Factors to Enhance College Enrollment Growth and Advancement Success
In today’s college environment, it does not take long for stakeholders to discuss the current state of enrollment and fundraising targets. Sadly, some schools are facing enrollment decline as a result of a lack of first-time students and issues surrounding student retention and success.
Read MoreCareer Advancement: Stay With One Org, or Move Around?
During a global pandemic, just keeping a job can be tricky. But at some point, everyone will be in the driver’s seat again regarding their own career path. And the question often is, “Do I stay, or do I go?”
Read MoreCareers in Fundraising
If you plan to have a career in fundraising, embrace it and enjoy it. If you are not fully committed to this profession, change careers. As I have said many times, our jobs are very physically and mentally demanding.
Read MoreIs an Educational Webinar in Your Future?
Webinars make it easy to remember material, understand practical skills and allow for personal interaction. It takes effort to prepare, and it is as perfect due to its live nature. It typically has a smaller audience that relates to the topic being covered.
Read MoreHow to Be a Learning Major Gift Officer
“There is no way I can succeed, because all the people I depend on to give me resources are not doing their jobs!” That was the reason one major gift officer, who was not doing well in his job, gave for his lack of success.
Read MoreDo You Support Your Alma Mater?
Many attendees and graduates stay in touch with their school for many years after they leave campus, while others do not care to stay in touch. What would stimulate you to engage with your alma mater? Do they have to reach out to you, or can you reach out to them?
Read MoreFrom Higher Ed to Nonprofit and Back Again
Why is there a seemingly mysterious divide between those who fundraise in the higher education space versus those who fundraise in the nonprofit space? Why do so many people feel that there is a bridge between these two worlds that somehow can’t be crossed?
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