Volume 8 Issue 5 November 2011
In This Issue
Engaging Leaders: Class Officers
Interview with Julianne Puckett, President, Class of 1991, Mount Holyoke College; Chuck Culp, Form Agent, Class of 2002, St. Paul's School; Angus Christie, Class Agent, Holderness School
Trends and Challenges in Advancement
Q & A with Patricia Jackson, Vice President for Development, Smith College
Managing Human Talent: Trends, Challenges and Practices
Q & A with Tim Cross, Senior Director of Advancement Services, Tufts University
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Interview with David McMullen, Interim Senior Director of Development; Director of Donor Relations, Catholic University of America
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Dear Friends and Colleagues:
This month we bring you expert perspectives in four pivotal areas of advancement: fundraising from the perspective of class officers, trends and challenges in advancement, managing human talent, and donor relations and stewardship. Individually, these interview based articles provide insights and perspectives that can serve as a touch point for those of you involved in the aspect of advancement that each article references. But taken as a whole, these four articles comprise a heady 10,000-foot overview of advancement’s most poignant questions: where are we headed, how do we get there, and how do we nurture and support the people on all sides of the equation—staff, volunteers, and donors—who are expected to do the heavy lifting? You are strongly encouraged to read this newsletter in its entirety (as you can fit it in of course—as we know how busy you are!).
Please keep in mind that The Woolbright Group welcomes your inquiries or referrals, should you or a colleague be considering hiring outside counsel to assist with your program. A list and description of our services can be found on our website.
Don’t forget—we are always interested in your recommendations for topics you would like us to explore in upcoming issues of this newsletter. Send your ideas to:info@woolbrightgroup.com Please look for the next issue of Bright Ideas coming in February.
We wish you the best of the holiday season!
The Woolbright GroupWelcome to Our Returning Clients
The Woolbright Group is pleased to announce a returning client:
Harrisburg Academy
WG will provide counsel in campaign development and related strategies with the leadership of the Academy and board; enhance key strategies related to Board governance; and continue the development of The Academy Fund and its capacity to develop leadership donors as well as grow and sustain alumni and parent participation.
Harrisburg offers an academically challenging and globally minded liberal arts education that encourages each student to reach his or her full potential. Learn more about Harrisburg Academy on their website.
We work with a variety of clients around the country. Take a look at our client list to see who we've worked with in your area.
New Publication: Guide to an Effective Job Search
By William Spelman, Michael Geffen, Ph. D., Leila Moore, Ed. D., and Megan SpelmanCopyright, 2011
This manual is written for candidates seeking senior and mid-level student affairs and enrollment management positions in higher education.
With twenty years of experience helping institutions find the most qualified candidates for upper level positions, William Spelman Executive Search has reviewed thousands of résumés and interviewed countless candidates. We've learned a great deal about how the job candidate—you—can best present yourself. By offering this guide to you, we'll share our collective experience and help you put your best foot forward as an applicant for positions that seek your skills and experience.
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