by John Curtis | Oct 21, 2020 | 2020, Fall, Fundraising
Most Christian colleges know their fundraising strategies must change as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but few know exactly how to respond. The pandemic has come during a time when many schools were ramping up their fundraising efforts to cash in on record...
by John Curtis | Jan 30, 2018 | 2018, Fundraising, Winter
Even Christian colleges must transform in some ways or risk extinction. A new study shows this is especially true in transforming your school’s fundraising job title. The beliefs, attitudes, and values that supported traditional titles, such as Director of...
by John Curtis | Oct 18, 2017 | 2017, Fall, Fundraising
College leadership often struggles with how to select the right development officer. Here are some tips: Distinguish between a development officer and an administrative support person. Make sure you have adequate administrative support so that your professional...
by John Curtis | May 10, 2017 | 2017, Fundraising, Spring
What Is a Gift Range Chart? A gift range chart is an empirical tool based on sound statistical analysis used to determine how many potential donors you will need to ask to raise a specific amount of money. A gift range chart is based on the “giving pyramid” that shows...
by John Curtis | Jan 25, 2017 | 2017, Fundraising, Winter
As part of the natural growth and maturing of an institution, you may find that your school needs to undergo a complete reinvention of its development function. How do you know if your time has come? Consider if your school has experienced any of the following: A...
