Volume 8 Issue 4 October 2011
In This Issue
Perspectives on Trends and Challenges in Raising Philanthropic Support at Independent Schools
Interview with Geoff Liggett, Director of Institutional Advancement, The Wheeler School and Susan L. Richardson, Director of Constituent Relations at The Fenn School
You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure: Metrics make a positive difference in major gifts work
By Craig Smith, Associate Vice President of Development, Rochester Institute of Technology; Advisor, The Woolbright Group
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The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.
WG is consulting with the University Development staff regarding annual and major gift strategies, as well as management of donor portfolios for staff during an organizational transition.
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Dear Friends and Colleagues:
This issue of Bright Ideas might be called Bright Ideas “Lite.” We have just two articles for your perusal this month—albeit two very interesting articles.
Perspectives on Trends and Challenges in Raising Philanthropic Support at Independent Schools presents two perspectives on the unique challenges faced by Advancement staff at schools where alumni are young and move on to pursue college degrees, leaving their alma mater behind.
Craig Smith, Associate Vice President for Development, Rochester Institute of Technology and new advisor to The Woolbright Group, walks us through the nuts and bolts of developing a focused metrics program at RIT in his thoughtful and insightful piece titled “You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure: Metrics make a positive difference in major gifts work.”
Don’t forget—we are always interested in your recommendations for topics you would like us to explore in upcoming issues. Send your ideas to: info@woolbrightgroup.com Please look for the next issue of Bright Ideas coming in November. Enjoy this month’s “lite” reading!
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