Take the Time to Say Thanks-It’s Not Too Late
Take the Time to Say Thanks – It’s Not Too Lateby Nancy E. Peterman, Partner “If it is Thanksgiving, it must be Christmas.” I heard this on the radio as I was preparing a 15 pound turkey for our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Seeing all the Christmas decorations in stores and restaurants, and hearing BingRead More Take the Time to Say Thanks-It’s Not Too Late
Make the Case
by Arthur L. Criscillis, Ed.D., Partner So, it is imperative that we know and are able to articulate why a gift matters. You need a new building? So what? Tell me how it will enable faculty to better educate students and make new and enhanced methods of learning possible. You need professorships? Tell me howRead More Make the Case
Is it Development or Fundraising?
By: David H. King,President & CEO We have long believed that the words “development” and “fundraising” are not synonyms. Development, in our vocabulary, is a process of “developing” relationships between people and an organization. This relationship building focuses on finding common ground between the interests of people and the mission and goals of theRead More Is it Development or Fundraising?
Millennials Donors: Three Things You Should Know
More than 6,500 young people aged 20-35 were surveyed this year about what motivates them to give and get engaged with nonprofits. The third annual survey of the Millennials, released this summer, shows that The Three Ts are powerful forces in shaping the how and why of philanthropy for this group. Technology continues to driveRead More Millennials Donors: Three Things You Should Know
How Do You Measure Success?
By David King, President & CEO Several times a year, we are called on to take over campaigns already underway that we did not help plan nor were we involved during the early execution. Often these are campaigns that have (or are perceived to have) “stalled.” Sometimes these campaigns are victims of changes beyond theRead More How Do You Measure Success?
MatchSticks Atlanta Job Matching for Fundraising/Development and Non-Profits
Alexander Haas is pleased to announce that we are now providing a job matching service for development professionals and our Atlanta nonprofit clients. MatchSticks, our newest RESULTS driven service, is now available as a cost and time effective professional search option. Build your development team by utilizing our growing database of development career seekers, counselRead More MatchSticks Atlanta Job Matching for Fundraising/Development and Non-Profits
10 Lessons Learned from the Great Recession
September 15, 2008 – a date that is will be infamous for generations. It was the date that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and we came to realize that the recession was real and that with this, the largest bankruptcy in US history, perhaps there was no such thing as “too big to fail”. TheRead More 10 Lessons Learned from the Great Recession
Arthur Criscillis, Ed.D. — Partner – Higher Education Fundraising Expert
Arthur Criscillis, Ed.D. — Partner Arthur L. Criscillis, Ed.D., serves as a Partner of Alexander Haas. Arthur brings over 25 years of development and nonprofit experience to the Firm. Arthur moved from advancement work for colleges and universities into consulting for the opportunity to work with and for a wide variety of colleges, universities, andRead More Arthur Criscillis, Ed.D. — Partner – Higher Education Fundraising Expert
David T. Shufflebarger — Managing Partner – Certified Fund Raising Executive
David T. Shufflebarger — Managing Partner Talk with Shuff for a few minutes and it is likely that you will learn four things: He is passionate about philanthropy. He considers himself fortunate to be married to Patti, his bride of 49 years. He is more than a little proud of their two sons and sevenRead More David T. Shufflebarger — Managing Partner – Certified Fund Raising Executive
David H. King — President & CEO – Non-Profit Development Expert
David H. King — President & CEO David H. King, President & CEO of Alexander Haas, has lived in Atlanta and been in the field of nonprofit development for more than 20 years. In his 20 years at Alexander Haas, David has provided counsel to more than 125 organizations in the areas of higher education,Read More David H. King — President & CEO – Non-Profit Development Expert
