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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Graham-Pelton team are really proud of this year’s report. We listened to your feedback and we hope that the report design and layout makes it easier for you to use and implement changes to your programme.…
Reading Time: 3 minutesSo, you want to work in advancement. Generally speaking, there are several paths one can take within the fundraising profession. And contrary to popular belief, not all development roles require making an “ask.” 1. Individual fundraising: You…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I’m not much of a writer.” How often have you heard this from colleagues throughout your professional life? If you’re like me, the answer is many times over. Perhaps you have even said it about yourself. As…
Reading Time: 2 minutesNote: This is Part One of a three-part series about the fundraising profession. Be sure to visit Part Two: Designing Your Development Path and Part Three: Helping Your Team Grow Toward Goals The Profession of Advancement and…
Reading Time: 4 minutesCybercrime is being hailed as one of the biggest crises humanity will face (2019 Official Annual Cybercrime Report. Herjavec Group). It’s time for nonprofits to pay attention or face some serious consequences. Cybercrime will impact every person,…
Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernors of independent schools today have many roles to play. The board’s most important role, although one that will hopefully only be called upon infrequently, is to hire the Head. On an ongoing basis, boards of governors…
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith rare exceptions, most Development Directors at independent schools operate alone, with just one or two support staff. Is it possible to dramatically improve the results of the existing fundraising effort without a corresponding increase in the…
Reading Time: 4 minutesI remember the conversation well. Just over a year ago, I sat across from a peer who is among the leading fundraising professionals in the country. There we sat, in the café area of what’s known as…
Reading Time: 2 minutesMy daughter recently came to the realisation that one day she would die. Sheer terror hit her, and she was inconsolable for several hours. Then, somehow, she forgot about it. For a self-conscious species, we have evolved…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe latest Ross-CASE report shows that giving is over the £1 billion threshold again. This should come as no shock; philanthropic activity has been above or near this mark for the last few years. It is safe…