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Reading Time: 2 minutesSo sang Ol’ Blue Eyes in that high-kicking classic looking back on a life well lived. Hopefully, the author and everyone reading this won’t be talking about courses chartered and each and every highway for some time,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesNaturally, most development offices establish programmes that actively engage their alumni. This is understandable given alumni represent your school’s largest stakeholder constituency and have a strong (and hopefully positive) connection as former students. This in turn creates…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn October 2019, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released study results revealing that half of all fundraisers expect to leave their jobs in the next two years, with only 12% citing retirement or family changes as the reason.…
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: 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 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…