Tag: outcomes
Be “Show-Ready” and “Optimize the Mundane” with Alumni
Here’s what a trip to Disney World taught me about delivering an exceptional level of service to alumni and donors.
How I GTD: Why I Now Use the Term “Balance” Instead of “Work-Life Balance”
Life is one indivisible whole, and to fragment it into discrete categories introduces a kind of needless schizophrenia. Instead of seeing work as this thing that is somehow at odds with everything else, we need to see what role it could/should play in enhancing all the other areas of life, so as to foster greater levels of happiness and fulfilment.
How a Gift Range Chart Can Reveal Gaps in Your Donor Base
Gift range charts are invaluable tools that can help drive fundrasing appeals throughout the year. One can see clearly how many gifts are needed at each level, and how many prospects are needed for each gift. There is one often-overlooked benefit, however, and that is their ability to reveal gaps in your donor base.
5 Reasons Why Every Campus Needs a Centralized Fundraising Approval Process
Student groups and campus organizations can and should be encouraged to participate in fundraising, as it helps foster a culture of philanthropy and extends the reach of the development team. It is vitally important, however, that a centralized process for approving and monitoring fundraisers be put in place. Here is why.
