Our world has evolved into more complex technologies supporting deeper and multi-faceted relationships with constituents. So, it is time we ask why higher education advancement professionals are consistently overlooking a significant opportunity that forward-thinking...
Read moreWFH and Self (Advancement) Service
The last 10 weeks have seen a dizzying array of change, and it’s certainly affecting all of us. Most advancement services offices are adapting to some form of work from home arrangement. But how many have set their teams up for a self-service work environment? We’re...
Read moreWhere Your Organization Should Be by Now with Remote Advancement Services
COVID-19 threw the world a curve ball. In the advancement space, this is upending many campaigns and appeals as well as daily operations. Some of the most immediate impact was felt by the operations folks. One client went from a 3/17 notice that a doctor’s note...
Read moreThe Importance of Balance
As I reflect on the past 12 years of my non-profit technology career, and more specifically the last four years at Zuri Group, I am struck by the similarities found in both the Higher Education Advancement and Healthcare fundraising spaces: specifically, the question...
Read moreFiscal Year End Tips for a Brave New World
This year seems a bit different for many in the advancement operations business around the U.S. Volume seems lower, as supported by this helpful if a bit depressing NonProfitTimes piece. In addition, certain giving areas –athletics in higher education for instance–...
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