Most American college and universities use capital campaigns as the guiding structure to attract major gifts and fund large campus…

Annual giving and major giving teams traditionally experience a bit of friction over donors. Often, major gift officers want credit,…

Even in the dog days of summer, the higher ed fundraising scene is bubbling with activity. Several institutions hit record-setting…

Gift officers act as ambassadors to spread your the story of your institution's value and inspire philanthropy. However, inspired, persuasive…

Winter and spring can seem like conference rush-hour season for higher ed advancement professionals. Unfortunately, these great industry events tend…

Managing and retaining talented gift officers is a tough task. The job has all the pressures of a traditional sales…

Veteran gift officers turn donor visits into works of art. They know exactly how to structure a visit so that…

Find Value in First-Time Visits What should you consider when deciding whether to add a new gift officer to the…