Major Donor Transformations
Moving from a big list of donors making small gifts to a robust major gifts program is a complicated challenge
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Articles and short reports written by BBI team members.
How Community Colleges Build Endowments
Philosophies and policies for endowments and endowed funds varied widely.
Campaigning in Hard Times
Taking the time to plan a transformational campaign is worth the discipline, focus and patience.
The Most Challenging of Times
Hunkering down is the biggest mistake a fundraising program can make right now.
Going Beyond Cost-per-Dollar; Benchmarking Against the Best
Benchmarking systematically compares one organization’s business processes and standards with that of industry leaders.
Asking Women. Asking Men. Is There a Difference?
Is there a difference between how one solicits donations from a woman vs. a man?
So You Want to Have a Campaign?
Why go through the bother, expense and effort to launch a campaign in the first place?
Stalking the Elusive Mega Gift
Is the capital campaign a dinosaur? Or is it the only way to raise significant sums for buildings, endowment and special programs?