http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Resources for those Supporting Advancement and Development en-us Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/feeds Weblog Editor 2.0 Services@SupportingAdvancement.com Services@SupportingAdvancement.com http://www.supportingadvancement.com/records/data_integrity/brian_dowling_community_outreach.htm As we engage prospects throughout our organizations, in a variety of ways, we need to utilize information they willingly share to build our databases and prospect pipelines. Growing our databases is a key element in establishing ourselves as venture philanthropists – by being creative and persistent in data acquisitions. Leveraging everything we know. Looking for hidden opportunities to capitalize on. Brian Dowling. Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.advserv.org The Best Practices Team of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) is pleased to announce that the second round of draft best practices will be posted to the AASP wiki site during the third week of March. Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/463098201 Free webinar from HEP Development Services. Maximizing matching gift revenue is more important than ever in these challenging times. In spite of our recent economic downturn many non profits according two recent surveys are actually growing matching gifts. One new trend is to include matching gifts right on the on line donation page. Making donors aware of the matching gift opportunity is one of the greatest challenges to nonprofits. Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/reporting/crystal_reports_tips/dove_5_tests_for_top_performance.pdf 5 tests for top performance for Crystal Reports contributed by Jason Dove from Scry Business Intelligence. Tue Mar 9, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Vendor resources on planned giving. Crescendo on Facebook, Planned Giving Videos on YouTube, Crescendo Tweet, Blog on Planned Giving. Mon Mar 8, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/revenue/matching_gifts.htm Matching gift buckslip used in mailings and annual report. Contributed by Trista S. Lowther from Boys Town. Fri Mar 5, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/262/Default.aspx February revealed a surge in new Major Gifts. From the first half of the month I tracked $154 million in major gifts that was surpassed in the last few weeks with $305 million more for a total of $459 million for February, 2010. This includes only those major gifts that I find in my day-to-day survey and is not the total amount of giving. Take note of more evidence of what I refer to as Pockets of Philanthropy in 2009, when you review the campaign results from the Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare in Louisville plus the over goal report from the United Way in Roanoke, VA. Congrats all around. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Thu Mar 4, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ In the third in the Fordham series, David de la Fuente is introduced – a student leader on campus who benefits from scholarship and financial aid. He explains how none of this would be possible without the support of donors. To him, alumni giving is personal. Wed Mar 3, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/fordham_university/fuaf2/itspersonal.html The second in the Fordham series, Mary shares her story of how Fordham helps students step out into the real world and make a difference. Mary realizes that none of this would be possible without the gifts from donors. To her, alumni giving is personal. Tue Mar 2, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/fordham_university/fuaf1/itspersonal.html This Fordham University e-solicitation focuses on the importance of gifts to the annual fund. With upbeat music, voiceover and vibrant photographs, this appeal is interesting and engaging. The overall theme of the appeal is that gifts to the annual fund provide specific resources for students so “to them, it’s personal.” Mon Mar 1, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Good video showing the emotion behind and the reality of what funding cuts will do to the success of students. Contributed by Mike Westfall. Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/general/brian_dowling_web_2_0_3_0_and_beyond.htm Presentation and podcast with examples of what organizations are doing in the web 2.3, 3.0 and beyond environment. Brian Dowling. Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/general/dowling_improving_e_philanthropy_strategy.htm Presentation on how to implement a plan and integrate best practices into your philanthropy strategy. Class exercise used in presentation for critiquing an ePhilanthropy plan. Brian Dowling. Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/general/dowling_social_networking_and_media_sharing.htm Presentation and podcast on creative ways of doing Social Networking and Media Sharing with many different examples and best practices of how you should be doing this. Brian Dowling. Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ We'll be attending CASE III in Tampa from February 21-24. Keep an eye on this space for copies of presentations and podcasts on Web 2.0, 3.0 and Beyond and Improving Your e-Philanthropy programs. Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/boston_college/bc/index.html This campaign was developed specifically to invite lybunts to renew their support early in FY09-10 and to give them an opportunity to join the Neenan Society at Boston College. MainSpring partnered with the Perrone Group on this project. A print mailer and email with a PURL directed recipients to go to the campaign. The click through rate to the PURLs was: mail recipients, 3.4% and email recipients, 28.1% with an overall click through rate of 26.8%. Welcome email, thank you email and thank you page. Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com NYU-Poly’s stewardship video. Forwarded by Lynne M. Wester, Associate Director of Donor Relations. Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/261/Default.aspx Here is an excerpt of my recent Major Gifts Reports, sponsored by DonorSearch.net listed here are half of the Major Gifts tracked so far this month from public announcements. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com NYU-Poly’s Digital Cable is an interactive, online alumni magazine with the latest news, events, class notes, videos and other feature stories. Published quarterly. Forwarded by Anthony B. Kapp, Director of Alumni Relations. Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.alumnifutures.com/2010/02/af-turns-three.html Congratulations to Andrew Shaindlin on the third anniversary of Alumni Futures. Andrew has been posting information on Alumni for over 3 years and provides a valuable resource to the community. Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Valentine Card, Valentine Response, Valentine Card Cost Analysis. Rendi Hahn. Valentine Card. Syracuse University. Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ The University of Pittsburgh joins MainSpring Media Communications, Inc. to develop a university-wide v-flash appeal along with five versions for individual schools. These appeals feature video footage from students and a professor that speak to what alumni gifts have enabled Pitt to do. University Wide, African American Alumni Council, Business School, Education, Information Sciences, Social Work. For additional information on these including performance - More e-solicitations. Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/260/Default.aspx This is the Top Major Gifts to Foundations in 2009. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Mother's Day Card, Mother's Day Reply Card, Mother's Day Card Envelope. Contributed by Lola Mauer from the University of South Carolina. Tue Feb 9, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Demographic Profile by College, Demographic Profile by Faculty, Demographic Profile by Gift Club, Demographic Profile by Travelers. Mon Feb 8, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/potpourri/general/dowling_devil_in_the_details.htm Customer service. Motivation for success can/is/should be a key driver for customer service. Success on a personal level is important, but the more important component of success is to transmit motivation to the whole organization so everyone on the team can also be successful in providing great customer service. Fri Feb 5, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Phonathon Caller Contract, Phonathon Confidentiality Agreement, Student Caller Job Description, Jen Castellani. Thu Feb 4, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Phonathon Bingo, Phonathon T-Shirt, Phonathon Training Manual, Phonathon Training Presentation, Jen Castellani. Wed Feb 3, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Michigan State University partnered with MainSpring to create two year e-solicitations for donors and non donors. The donor version is to thank those who gave throughout the year and emphasize the power and importance of each gift with tangible examples of the work Michigan State University is doing. The non donor piece, with a slight copy change, is designed to inspire alumni, friends and family who have not given to consider the power and impact their gift can make by supporting the University today. Mon Feb 1, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/reporting/gis_and_data_mining/wylie_aa_membership.htm It was a stifling hot day in Chicago in July of 2007. I was at the CASE Summit looking out at an audience of some 100 folks clearly older than the 30-somethings John Sammis and I regularly work with. After being introduced, I paced back and forth in front of them, not uttering a word for a good 20 seconds. Then I stopped abruptly, peered out at them, and said ... Peter Wylie. Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/916814368 A free webinar entitled “Trends and Best Practices - 2009 Matching Gift Survey Results” hosted by HEP Development is being held on Wednesday, February 10th at 2:00PM EST. Amy Phillips a leading matching gift consultant and Chairperson of the Matching Gift Advisory Council will be our presenter. Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/258/Default.aspx Customer service has a foundation that needs to be built on strong partnerships. Brian Dowling. Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/257/Default.aspx Part Two of my research this is the Top 25 Major Gifts to Higher Education in 2009 there was a tie for 25th with six gifts of $20 million, this lists includes other major gifts made at the time of the Top 25 gift. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Tue Jan 26, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://supportingadvancement.com/ New approaches to search are attempting to analyze the context of a query to provide more holistic result sets. Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/shady_side_academy/winter_version/winter.html Second in a series of four e-solicitations by MainSpring for Shady Side Academy to help launch their new Blue and Gold Family of Funds. This piece successfully drove constituents to act and in the days immediately following the distribution of this e-solicitation, Shady Side Academy saw an increase in online giving. Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/shady_side_academy/fall_version/fall.html First in a series of four e-solicitations by MainSpring for Shady Side Academy to help launch their new Blue and Gold Family of Funds. Feedback from alumni, parents and faculty was extremely positive.  The email had an open rate of 37% and click to view e-solicitation of 21%. Wed Jan 21, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VSQFP8Z It's time once again - time for us to invite your participation in the 5th annual survey on matching gifts. We've revised and upgraded the survey just a bit more this year, but overall it is the same basic structure as prior years. It is our intent again to provide ideas for how to improve and enhance matching give revenue and compare results with prior surveys to find with tactics have been most fruitful. Print version. Contributed by Brian Dowling and Amy Phillips. Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/255/Default.aspx January 4-8, 2020. Also the Top 25 Major Gifts to Healthcare Nonprofits in 2009. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Mon Jan 18, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3NTOmgZxLY New year's resolutions contributed by Amanda Rainey. Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com Direct Mail Campaign Letter, Letterhead, Holiday Giving Letter. Jane Ong from UC Irvine. Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEy5MCWI1sE Johns Hopkins thank you with singers on the soundtrack are all students, and we have a singing Nobel laureate and eventual Nobel laureate, dancing brainiacs, and Gomez playing cowbell. Provided by Mike Westfall. See more SupportingAdvancement.Com favourites on YouTube. Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges U.S. News and world report rankings released, what are the best colleges for 2010? Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/254/Default.aspx Major Gifts in the USA - $845 million - $38 million International Week of December 24 to 31, 2009. Fri Jan 8, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com Interactive card expressing season's greetings from Ashland University. Thu Jan 7, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.youtube.com/user/ericgaley#p/a/u/0/rJNH39VPu3Q Television spot for EMBA program at Eastern Washington University provided by Mike Westfall. Wed Jan 6, 2010 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ With the advent of the holidays, all of us at SupportingAdvancement.Com wish you the best for the season and the new year. All the best, travel safely and enjoy your time with family and friends. We'll be back on January 5th, 2010 to start the new year. We appreciate your ongoing interest and support. Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Business intelligence (BI), one of the driving forces behind the growing science of data visualizations is predicated on the ability of the underlying technology to be able to perform real-time analysis of both complex and voluminous data. Brian Dowling. Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportfresnostate.com/emailmsg/ Holiday greetings from California State University, Fresno. Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Join us on January 11, 2009 for a webinar on Creative Ways of Using Social Networking and Media Sharing presented by Brian Dowling. Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Annual fund thank you letter, Alumni futures script: phonathon script for non-donors, Athletics thank you letter, Donor Survey: distributed with annual appeal to lapsed donors, Phonathon Team Mid-Point Survey: caller survey for middle of semester. Contributed by Kurstin Finch Gnehm from Linfield College. Kurstin also writes "Celiac by Marriage." a blog about living with celiac disease. Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/292460040 Understanding the phenomenal growth in mobile “smartphones" and its implications for the giving process as well as matching gifts is the subject of a free webinar entitled “Mobile Phone Apps and Matching Gifts” from HEP Development which will be presented on Wednesday January 13 at 2:00PM ET. Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://proofs.pursuantgroup.com/nyup/proofs/2009/yearendesol09/v030/video.html A holiday greeting from Brooklyn, NY and a look at all of the exciting work happening at NYU-Poly. Contributed by Natalie Silva. Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com Datatel Inc., the industry’s most experienced provider of higher education software, services, and insight, announced today that affiliates of Hellman and Friedman LLC have completed their purchase of Datatel. Tue Dec 16, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_time_tracking_software Time tracking software is useful for helping to measure what you do. Good chart with links to both desktop and online software. Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://drawn.ca/ If you're involved in creating solicitations, graphic design, communications or have web site responsibilities, Drawn is a collaborative site for illustrators, artists and cartoonists. Possibly a little inspiration for the next project. Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/potpourri/favorite_listservs/dowling_listserv_etiquette.htm With the "normal" volume of emails - and the volume added from our listserv subscriptions - it's important to observe guidelines to keep everyone on the lists productive. Brian Dowling and Amy Phillips. Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.ucmo.edu/foundation/seasonsgreetings/ All of us remember the University of Central Missouri Differently. Season's greetings with soft ask. Contributed by Scott Alvested. Wed Dec 9, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/NewsfromtheBlog/tabid/98/EntryID/252/Default.aspx Generosity can be viewed in terms of the dollar amount of the gift as well as the timing of such. This morning a big round of applause goes out to last week’s collection of donors, especially the Ford Foundation. The $80 million dollar commitment to American workers is above and beyond the norm of foundation giving. It speaks to the sincerity of the men and women who make the call as to where the money can have the best impact, where they can make a difference. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Tue Dec 8, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/revenue/samples/samples.htm Annual fund brochures - Syracuse University, University of Pennsylvania. Mon Dec 7, 2009 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/podcasts/AASP_Best_Practices.wma Podcast of discussion of the AASP best practices initiative. (WMA format.) View the drafts on Wikispaces (You'll need an account and login). Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:00:01 GMT