Fundraising Metrics – Tracking What Matters
There are so many data points that you can track. So many in fact, that meaningful information may get lost in the noise. More data points do not necessarily yield better results.
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
Some recent observations from our work on campaigns with hundreds of different organizations, of all types across the US, gives us a unique 30,000-foot view of evolving trends in campaigns.
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?
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.
Team Member Spotlight – David King, President & CEO
In this month’s Team Member Spotlight, David shares what he loves most about his job, the book that made the greatest impact on his career and a hidden talent few people know. In his 25 years at Alexander Haas, David has provided fundraising counsel to hundreds of organizations.
David King, President & CEO of Alexander Haas Shares Results of Giving USA 2017
The results are in – and philanthropic giving is UP – to a record high, to boot! Giving climbed above $390 billion last year. David King, President and CEO of Alexander Haas, took time to share with us the major takeaways from this year’s report. Just as a sneak peek – Giving to religion –Read More David King, President & CEO of Alexander Haas Shares Results of Giving USA 2017
Step Away from the Keyboard
My Partners at Alexander Haas and I probably sound like broken records because of our continual emphasis on the importance of major gift officers getting out of the office to visit with their prospects. We continue to emphasize the importance on an in-person visit because it is a glaring weakness we see in underperforming programs.
Giving USA 2017: Highlights and Presentation
Charitable giving hit a record high for the third straight year in 2016, reaching $390.05-billion, according to Giving USA. However, donations rose at a slower rate than in recent years — 1.4% — as key economic indicators grew modestly and a divisive election season sowed uncertainty. Giving from living individuals, which for years has madeRead More Giving USA 2017: Highlights and Presentation
Alexander Haas Client Southern Foodways Alliance Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Read the full article here: “A powerful, and provocative, voice for southern food”