The Rebuilding of an Advancement Program

Converse College is a delightful institution tucked away in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Established as a women’s college in the late 1800s, it has seen significant growth and change from its original 168 students and 16 faculty.

The Growing Cost of Education

In the past 10 years, school supply prices rose by 60% leaving some parents struggling to keep up with the costs. As kids start back to school, school supplies are available everywhere, but can parents afford the supplies their child needs to start school?

Investing in the Future of Philanthropy

Through mentorship, professional development and making strategic career moves, the future is bright for any ambitious young profession. – Advancing Philanthropy

Team Member Spotlight: Nancy Peterman

Nancy E. Peterman, Partner at Alexander Haas assists universities, schools, healthcare, arts and cultural institutions and human service organizations to achieve results and pursue their missions. In this month’s Team Member Spotlight, Nancy shares her start in nonprofit fundraising, what she loves most about her job and how a recent project changed her perspective.

Where Does the Time Go?

If you are struggling with setting priorities and taking action on those priorities, then it is a good time to take a step back and give a critical eye to what you spend time doing.

The Growth of Grateful Patient Programs

In health care, development leaders and teams can’t depend on a winning football team or wealthy alumni to create a natural pipeline for ongoing philanthropic support. Organizations are turning to, and in many cases increasing fundraising efforts around, “grateful patients”.

Effectively Using Data to Drive Dollars

Ed Hohlbein, Chief Everything Officer, a recent guest on the Alexander Haas’ Futures in Fundraising podcast shares tips on how to effectively use the data in your organization’s system.  

A Gift Decades in the Making

In this age of instant everything, 24-7-365, life in the nano lane, it’s good to be reminded that some things take time.

Ed Hohlbein, The Drama of Data

On the newest episode of Futures in Fundraising, Ed Hohlbein, CEO – Chief EVERYTHING Officer – of Generate, INC., shares his fundraising journey from actor to data extraordinaire.