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Showing posts with label NPAnnualFund. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
A Realistic Look at Annual Fundraising Campaigns : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
A Realistic Look at Annual Fundraising Campaigns : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: Part One: A Brief History Annual Giving
Participation, always a sensitive issue with trustees, is in decline at many institutions — not for lack of trying but for difficulties in simply making contact. The CDCOpens in a new window in Atlanta recently suggested that 20 percent of households no longer have landlinesOpens in a new window — and the erosion in landlines is picking up speed.
Participation, always a sensitive issue with trustees, is in decline at many institutions — not for lack of trying but for difficulties in simply making contact. The CDCOpens in a new window in Atlanta recently suggested that 20 percent of households no longer have landlinesOpens in a new window — and the erosion in landlines is picking up speed.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Fundraising bucks national trends - News
Fundraising bucks national trends - News: "Annual giving increased 9 percent in 2011, with annual donations to the University topping $5.3 million as of June 6.
Annual giving - all directly-solicited gifts of up to $25,000 - represents 5.7 percent of the $92 million raised by GW so far this year. Complete fundraising totals will not be calculated until after the end of the fiscal year, June 30."
Annual giving - all directly-solicited gifts of up to $25,000 - represents 5.7 percent of the $92 million raised by GW so far this year. Complete fundraising totals will not be calculated until after the end of the fiscal year, June 30."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame
Interesting article from Marc Pitman's blog
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame: "Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund
November 16th, 2010 · No Comments
This week I’m honored to introduce Ken Meifert. Ken is the Senior Director of Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He’s overseen the growth of their membership program from 7,000 to more than 30,000 members. So I’ve asked him for his thoughts on raising annual support from dues paying members. You can learn more about the Hall of Fame at baseballhall.org.
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame: "Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund
November 16th, 2010 · No Comments
This week I’m honored to introduce Ken Meifert. Ken is the Senior Director of Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He’s overseen the growth of their membership program from 7,000 to more than 30,000 members. So I’ve asked him for his thoughts on raising annual support from dues paying members. You can learn more about the Hall of Fame at baseballhall.org.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Annual-Fund Revenue Fell in 2009, Along With Participation - Fund Raising - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Annual-Fund Revenue Fell in 2009, Along With Participation - Fund Raising - The Chronicle of Higher Education: "Annual-Fund Revenue Fell in 2009, Along With Participation
By Alexandra Tilsley
Fewer people gave money to colleges in 2009, and those who did gave less than usual, a study of annual funds has found.
Participation in annual funds has been on the decline for a few years, but 2009 marked the first time that annual-fund revenue dropped as well, according to the 2009 Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. The report examined donations to 61 public and private colleges during 2009. Although the negative trends were more marked at public colleges, there were few positive signs for either group."
By Alexandra Tilsley
Fewer people gave money to colleges in 2009, and those who did gave less than usual, a study of annual funds has found.
Participation in annual funds has been on the decline for a few years, but 2009 marked the first time that annual-fund revenue dropped as well, according to the 2009 Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. The report examined donations to 61 public and private colleges during 2009. Although the negative trends were more marked at public colleges, there were few positive signs for either group."
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Friday, June 19, 2009
News: Annual Fund approaching record $10 million || Bucknell University
News: Annual Fund approaching record $10 million || Bucknell University: "EWISBURG, Pa – For the first time in Bucknell history, the Annual Fund is positioned to surpass $10 million in cash gifts to the University. || Giving form
With just two weeks left in the fiscal year, Annual Fund cash gifts total $9.3 million, compared to $8.7 million at the same time last year, an increase of 7 percent."
With just two weeks left in the fiscal year, Annual Fund cash gifts total $9.3 million, compared to $8.7 million at the same time last year, an increase of 7 percent."
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Global economic crisis puts Aspire, Annual Giving at risk - The Daily Princetonian
Global economic crisis puts Aspire, Annual Giving at risk - The Daily Princetonian: "Global economic crisis puts Aspire, Annual Giving at risk
By Josh Oppenheimer
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Published: Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The University is at risk of missing its Annual Giving (AG) and Aspire capital campaign goals because of the economic downturn, Vice President for Development Brian McDonald ’83 said on Tuesday.
He noted, however, that the University has not yet revised either target, adding that he remains optimistic in spite of challenges."
By Josh Oppenheimer
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Published: Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The University is at risk of missing its Annual Giving (AG) and Aspire capital campaign goals because of the economic downturn, Vice President for Development Brian McDonald ’83 said on Tuesday.
He noted, however, that the University has not yet revised either target, adding that he remains optimistic in spite of challenges."
Monday, March 31, 2008
What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed - Philanthropy.com
What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed - Philanthropy.com: "What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed
Just because it is called an annual fund, that does not mean donors should be asked to give only once a year.
That is the lesson of a newly released survey of annual funds run by colleges."
Just because it is called an annual fund, that does not mean donors should be asked to give only once a year.
That is the lesson of a newly released survey of annual funds run by colleges."
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