Connecting Values to the Gift: Strategies to Incorporate Families into Your Fundraising Goals

Pullquote Overview Institutions offer myriad giving opportunities that donors might choose to support. From the unrestricted gift to the gift supporting a scholarship or program, many institutions offer dozens or even hundreds of ways donors can allocate their gifts. Unfortunately, with decentralized institutions, a multitude of giving options can lead to inconsistencies in the ways […]

The Role of Philanthropic Conversations in Families

Bring institutional initiatives into your philanthropic conversations with families. Overview Transferring values, not just dollars, is the essence of philanthropic conversations in families. These conversations rarely occur with families who have the actual capacity to give, however. Whether your alumnus identifies as middle-class or is part of a family with a long-storied history with your […]

Effective Donor Cultivation Strategies for Academic Deans

Approach donor relationships with a focused engagement strategy. Overview Donor cultivation is a critical element of sustainable fundraising practices. Academic deans must employ strategies that are aligned with the donor’s personality, values, and philanthropic outlook to meaningfully develop the donor relationship. Without this intentional approach to donor cultivation, less strategic fundraising strategies may cause a […]

Maintaining Collaborative Momentum After Securing a Transformational Gift

Extend the impact of a transformational gift by thoughtfully engaging internal and external stakeholders. Overview Identifying and cultivating a major donor whose personal beliefs and philanthropic vision align with institutional purpose is no small task, and securing a transformational gift from such a donor is a significant accomplishment for an institution. Not only can such […]

Bridging the Equity Gap in Higher Education

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Cultivating and Stewarding Transformational Donors: A Conversation with Vice Presidents

Identify deeper insights from conversations with ultra-high-net-worth prospects and donors. Overview Identifying key insights from casual but meaningful conversations with transformational donors can lead to strong relationships that provide your institution with the support it needs for generations to come. These conversations don’t always come easy. In fact, they often encompass their own unique challenges, […]