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As daughters of educators, we were taught by our parents about the power of education to change lives. The Noels and the Lees were first-generation college students whose inspired teaching…

As COVID-19 upended life on campuses across the nation, forcing them to close dormitories, move classes online, and cancel activities from sports to graduation, a new survey reveals that in…

Each member of our WASHBURN & McGOLDRICK team is working with clients on a daily basis to help them navigate the many challenges they face as a result of the…

At Washburn & McGoldrick we understand how tremendously difficult it is for our clients to operate their institutions during this unprecedented time in our lives. We know that now, more…

Leaders in higher education are being called upon to lead as never before. Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, currently President of Prairie View A&M University, offers the following for all leaders:…

Three Trends, Three Tips and Three Best Practices for Making the Most of The Advancement Committee As WASHBURN & McGOLDRICK consultants, we often have the opportunity to help our client’s…

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Impact of new tax law changes As of January 1, 2020, the new Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act could alter the way…

The WASHBURN & McGOLDRICK consulting team will commemorate our silver anniversary in numerous ways, including a series of monthly blog posts, which we happily kick off today. Step back 25…

Chris has over 32 years of experience as a leader in higher and secondary education. His primary areas of focus are engagement, philanthropy, external relations, board development, and planning. He…

We are thrilled to add their expertise as we continue Building Relationships to Advance Education and Philanthropy. Eileen Bertsch Donahue, Senior Consultant Carla Willis, Senior Consultant Chris Marshall, Consulting Partner

It’s been many weeks now since the 2019 Boston Marathon and I am still licking my wounds and analyzing what went so wrong. I’ve been a runner since I was…

The E. Burr Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals whose professional accomplishments have made a significant and lasting impact on the field of institutional advancement.