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Webinar: Young Alumni Giving
December 4, 2025 12:00pm-1:30pm ETThe years following graduation are an important time for the relationship between young alumni and their alma mater. Simply bombarding them with unexpected gift solicitations can be off-putting and may jeopardize that relationship. That’s why it’s so important for educational institutions to find thoughtful ways to engage young alumni, explain the importance of annual giving, and inspire them to make their alma mater a philanthropic priority. Register now.
Featured Job: Director of Leadership Giving & Annual Fund Programs
Wheaton College is seeking an experienced Director of Leadership Giving & Annual Programs to lead and grow a program responsible for raising $4M+ annually in unrestricted giving. As a member of the individual giving team, the Director is responsible for overseeing all front-line fundraisers, the annual fund staff and all Annual Fund programs and staff, as well as working closely with all members of the advancement division and select members of the President’s Council, Board of Trustees, and Alumni Board of Directors. Learn more.
Podcast E36: Ann Lawrence Grasty - Showing Your Enthusiasm
September 1, 2025Ann Lawrence Grasty, Executive Director, University Annual Giving & Stewardship at the University of Virginia, talks about showing your enthusiasm, living your life, starting with trust, leveraging shared experiences, entering traffic circles, and more! Tune in to listen to the complete episode.
Webinar: Using Social Media in Annual Giving
December 11, 2025 12:00pm-1:30pm ETSocial media can be a great way to engage donors and communicate with them about the importance of annual giving. And while there are a variety of different platforms available to support your efforts, it’s important to understand the opportunities and limitations of each one and to integrate them with other channels as part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Doing so will not only make efficient use of your resources, but it will keep your messages on point and ensure that you reach the right audiences with the right messages. Register now.
Article: Explaining Your Work (U. of South Florida)
There’s a lot of people who don’t really understand what it is that educational advancement professionals do. And this doesn’t just apply to people who work outside of the field. It can also be the case within advancement shops, when staff in one department don’t fully appreciate what those in other departments do. Whether it’s in a small shop, in a large program, or somewhere in between, it’s important for different units to understand one another if they’re going to be able to work together effectively. Click to continue reading…
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This is a great time to invest in professional development for your team. AGN Membership provides advancement staff and volunteers with ongoing access to the training and tools that they’ll need to be successful. Learn more or become a member today!