In a special blog for The Giving Institute and Giving USA, Washburn McGoldrick Managing Principals Bonnie Devlin and Carla Willis recently shared their insights on the Five Top Headwind Trends Facing Higher…
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Episode 42: Navigating big change. On this episode, Carla Willis, Managing Principal at Washburn McGoldrick, joins host Kim Nyoni for a thought-provoking conversation on navigating the twists and turns of a career in philanthropy.
As Black History Month draws to a close, I have been reflecting on my prior work as the chief advancement officer at Florida A&M University from 2008 to 2011. During my time at FAMU we were the first to launch new…
In today’s highly competitive higher education development marketplace, the ability to understand and effectively use data analytics has become more critical than ever…
In last week’s episode of Alumless, Chris Marshall and Ryan Catherwood sat down with Carla Willis, Principal at Washburn McGoldrick, LLC and discussed what it takes to be successful at consulting in educational…
Recently we had the privilege of speaking together at Washburn McGoldrick’s annual client conference in New York City. We covered a lot of ground regarding leadership vision (see Lisa’s PRG Blog post for more),…
After 2 1/2 years, it was so energizing to be back in New York City at our 2022 Washburn McGoldrick, LLC client…
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…
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,…