Campaigns & Strategic Planning
A successsful campaign is built upon a compelling case for support. We are often called upon to help clients craft a case when they are in the initial stages of contemplating a campaign.
Special Report: As Money for the Arts Slowly Dries Up, Georgia Ranks 49th in Government Funding
Just as with any other struggling industry, arts professionals are always hunting and experimenting to find the next workable revenue generating model that will help their organizations survive.
Millennials Donors: Three Things You Should Know
The third annual survey of the Millennials, released this summer, shows that The Three Ts are power forces in shaping the how and why of philanthropy for this group.
Three Points To Hammer Home | Fundraising Trends & Strategy
“For many that rely on philanthropy… this is not jus a tough year. This is going to be a tough era.” — Patrick Rooney, Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University
Why We Won’t Do It For You
Clients often ask me, in my role as their consultant, “Why won’t you just make the ask for us?” As much as I enjoyed that role when I was a development officer, as an Alexander Haas consultant, I have to give the truthful answer: “It just won’t work!”
Alexander Haas Partner Jerry Henry, Awarded Association of Yale Alumni Board of Governors Excellence Awards
“I’m thrilled that YDS—and particularly the collaboration among alumni, administration and staff—has been recognized by the AYA leadership and honored with this award!” said Alumni Board Chair Jerry Henry ’80 M.Div.
Blackbaud to Announce Partnership with Leading Fundraising Firm
Blackbaud is announcing its intent to form a new partnership with one of the country’s top arts and cultural fundraising/consulting firms, Alexander Haas, headquartered in Atlanta.
Alexander Haas Partner selected as Visual Arts Judge
Clayton Bass, a Partner with Alexander Haas since January 2011, has been selected the visual arts judge for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Awards (MIAL) for 2011.
Alexander Haas Partner to serve on American Craft Council Board
Anyone who knows Jim Hackney, Managing Partner at Alexander Haas, knows of his passion for American craft, in particular the famous and not-so-famous potters of his native North Carolina. An avid collector of pottery, Jim has turned this personal passion into service with many of the regions museums and visual arts organizations that collect, display,Read More Alexander Haas Partner to serve on American Craft Council Board
A Step-by-Step Guide For Notifying Fundraising Counsel
The final stage – notifying candidates of your decision – appears obvious. However, in their eagerness to begin work with the firm they’ve selected, some organizations fail to do a good job of notifying firms who were not selected.