Setting the Stage for Endowment Compliance
It is wise to carefully monitor endowment funds, not only for investment growth, which is often the primary concern of boards or investment committees, but also to ensure the intent of the donor is at the forefront.
Follow Your Passion, Select the Right Clients with James Hackney
James Hackney joins Alexander Haas President and CEO, David King to share how he followed his passion and became Senior Director of Development for Yale Divinity School in the spring of 2014. Currently leading the School’s efforts to raise $200,000,000 and meet 100% of student financial aid need by 2022, James details how previously beingRead More Follow Your Passion, Select the Right Clients with James Hackney
Team Member Spotlight: Sandra Kidd
Sandra K. Kidd, Partner, provides a wide range of results-oriented services to clients including Board planning and development, fundraising assessment studies, campaign strategy studies, campaign direction, staff development and general consulting. Her areas of expertise cover campaign planning and management, working with Boards and campaign leadership committees, and major and planned giving consultation. In thisRead More Team Member Spotlight: Sandra Kidd
Potential Impact of the Tax Proposal on the Arts
While we don’t know what will eventually come out of Congress, one thing is for sure: It is better to have a plan and not need it than to arrive at January 1 with no plan for dealing with a new reality that promises to confuse donors and discourage charitable giving to our organizations.
A Season of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s a great time to stop to take a breath and remember what we are thankful for.
For Boards and CEOS: 3 Metrics That Matter
It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of numbers. Whether you’re Board chair, CEO, development committee chair, or an attentive Board member, what fundraising metrics matter the most?
Potential Impact of the Tax Proposal on Nonprofits
Tax reform legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives with potentially significant implications for the not-for-profit sector, particularly higher education, and especially major college athletic programs.
Turning Bad News into the Best News
The first and most important step is knowing whether or not your organization can attain its fundraising goal. Even if the initial assessment may be bad news, the end result can still be good.
Let’s Talk Turkey: Getting Creative with Giving Tuesday to Motivate Donors
Hone your #GivingTuesday and end of year giving messages to highlight how your donors continue to make a difference for your community through the support of your work.
Team Member Spotlight: David T. Shufflebarger
Talk with Shuff for a few minutes and it is likely that you will learn four things: 1) He is passionate about philanthropy; 2) He considers himself fortunate to be married to Patti, his bride of 49 years; 3) He is more than a little proud of their two sons and seven grandchildren; and 4)Read More Team Member Spotlight: David T. Shufflebarger