Whether launching a new principal gifts program or working to maximize an existing one, it is frequently tempting to begin with questions like “How much?” and “How many?” While they represent important practical…
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Our colleague Carme Williams is one of the most respected and talented educational advancement and philanthropic leaders in the industry. In recognition of Black History Month, she recently shared her journey in…
In my executive coaching work, I will often ask those I’m coaching: “What’s keeping you up at night?” I ask the question to prompt thought and reflection. If we are ever to consider new ways of working, thinking,…
As we approach the end of the calendar year, I would like to offer a few observations for 2021 year-end giving and legislative changes that might impact fundraising efforts in…
Since our founding 26 years ago, WASHBURN & McGOLDRICK has been known for the quality of our feasibility study interviews and our ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information from those…
Last month, as we celebrated Women’s History Month and commemorated a full year of the COVID-19 crisis, I wondered about the pandemic’s effect on women donors as they make their...
For the past 14 years, the Washburn & McGoldrick consulting team headed to New York City every January for our annual client conference. We eagerly anticipate this annual event to...
We began 2020 with great anticipation. We had big plans to celebrate Washburn & McGoldrick’s 25th anniversary year…. 25 years serving colleges, universities, independent schools, museums and other educationally related...
I am an advancement leader with years of experience and a very large network of colleagues. For years, I have been exchanging ideas with colleagues and journaling about my advancement...
I clearly remember the day we reluctantly postponed our second annual Day of Giving, scheduled for March 25, 2020. So much effort and energy had been expended planning for the...