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Webinar: Texting to Support Annual Giving Efforts
May 1, 2025 12:00 pm ETTexting offers a simple and direct way to communicate with individuals and groups and has become a preferred means of interaction for many people and organizations. At educational institutions, advancement programs are also finding ways to use texting to cultivate relationships with constituents and solicit donors. Understanding this medium, and integrating it with other channels, empowers programs to develop more effective strategies, craft more compelling messages, and improve their overall results. Learn more or register now!
Starting Point E31: Mike O’Brien - Being a Pro
In this episode of Starting Point, Mike O’Brien, Associate Vice President for Individual Giving at Wheaton College talks about being a pro, articulating your mission, focusing your efforts, boosting people up, knowing how to think, and more! Listen Now!
Featured Job: Director, Annual Giving at University of Wyoming Foundation
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Development, the Director of Annual Giving leads a comprehensive annual giving program to secure, retain, and grow philanthropic support for the University of Wyoming (UW). This position oversees recurring giving, leadership and annual giving, student and recent alumni engagement, digital and print appeals, Giving Day, and crowdfunding campaigns. The Director plays a key role in sustaining a healthy donor pipeline, particularly within the context of fundraising campaigns and a renewed focus on donor engagement. Learn more.
Article: Identifying Recurring Gift Prospects
Recurring giving programs are a cornerstone of sustainable fundraising, offering consistent revenue and stronger donor retention. However, to grow these programs effectively, annual giving professionals must identify and engage the right audiences. Here are 8 key segments with high potential for recurring gifts. Click to continue reading…
Q2 Annual Giving Directors Forum
May 8, 2025 11:00am - 4:30pm ETAnnual giving leaders today are facing many challenges and a continuously changing landscape. New technology, staff turnover, economic uncertainty, and many other issues sit front and center as annual giving program leaders tackle the ongoing tasks of running their programs, engaging donors, and generating annual support for their institutions. But you don’t need to go it alone! Learn more or register now.
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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!