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As the world’s leading resource for annual giving programs, AGN helps educational institutions develop sustainable sources of philanthropic support. We’re proud to have served thousands of colleges, universities, and independent schools through our research, training, and consulting services, and through our membership program, which provides ongoing access to professional development.
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Webinar: 2025 Salary Report
April 3, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm ETAGN’s 2025 Salary Report provides a practical analysis of advancement staff compensation levels at U.S. colleges, universities, and independent schools. Based on a survey of more than 1,300 advancement professionals, it not only offers insight into the latest compensation changes and trends, but it includes data that can be used to benchmark individual salaries based on institution type, region, departmental unit, and position grade. Learn more or register now.
Article: Developing a 4-Year Student Engagement Plan
For educational institutions, engaging students in philanthropy is an important first step in developing a lifelong relationship with alumni. It requires a strategic, structured approach that begins early on and spans their entire academic journey. Waiting until senior year is too late. That’s why it is so important to prepare a plan that teaches and involves students all four years that they’re on campus. Here’s a model to help you think about how to do this. Click to continue reading…
Webinar: Crowdfunding
April 10, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm ETCrowdfunding has become an important tool for educational institutions and their advancement programs. In addition to raising money, it can be an effective way to uncover new donors, highlight campus priorities, and engage students, faculty, and others in fundraising. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re trying to take your existing crowdfunding program to the next level, understanding best practices will ensure that you get the most out of your efforts. Learn more or register now.
Featured Job: Associate Director of Donor Recognition at Washington University of St. Louis
The Office of Donor Relations fosters positive and enduring relationships with donors built on trust and accountability through activities that acknowledge, recognize, and report on gifts, and engage donors in the life of the university. Reporting to the Director of Donor Communications and Recognition, this position will work on projects that demonstrate impact and provide recognition to the university’s most generous donors. In this role, you will help develop segmentation strategies to ensure that donors receive relevant, personalized and inspiring communication about the impact they’re making through their philanthropic contributions. Responsibilities also include planning, organizing, managing, and confirming execution of projects, including defining audience, creating project plans, identifying tasks, and navigating process, risks, milestones, and deadlines. Learn more.
Workshop: Writing Appeals
April 17, 2025 11:00am - 4:30pm ETWriting is one of the most important skills a fundraiser can possess. And while you don’t need to be an award-winning author to write strong appeals, you do need to be able to make the case for support in a clear and compelling way. Developing messages that resonate and selecting words that motivate can make all the difference. By refining your writing skills, your prospects are more likely to read your appeals and respond with a gift. Learn more or register now.
Become an AGN Member Today!
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!