SchoolAdvancement

Last month’s article described the differences between fundraising and development. While fundraising (candy sales, car washes, sales of products, etc.) is still important in the short-term, the long-term way to ensure the viability of an organization is through development (which includes annual and alumni appeals, grantwriting, major gifts, planned giving and business/corporate sponsorship). The article […]

There are two ways of raising money to support your tuition-charging school. The first is development, which is the most challenging and time-consuming, but is the most effective way to ensure sustainable revenue for your school over the long haul. The other somewhat easier, less time-consuming, but more commonly used way – the way schools […]

While sorting through my computer, I found an article I had written several years ago but never posted.  After reviewing before deleting it, I thought that even though the articles referenced are two years old, schools are still having difficulties raising funds, so the texts and comments are still valid today. http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Guide-to-Giving/2010/1122/Tough-year-ahead-for-charities Not only will […]