Board Development in a Campaign Setting

A successful capital campaign often affects not just the financial position of the group, but also other areas. Your organization’s relationships with others can grow as a result of a successful campaign due to its board development, which can undergo a significant transition throughout a capital campaign. The Board’s Responsibilities There are a number of…

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Building External Constituencies and Departmental Fundraising

University departmental isolationism is a thing of the past. The watchword of twenty-first century academe is engagement. University Deans have seen the terms advancement, development, and fund raising added to their job description. Now department heads are being presented with the same challenge.

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What to Do When You Really Disagree with a Board Decision

Have you ever been in a situation where the board has made a decision that you think is very, very wrong, and will have severe negative consequences for the organization? Or where you think an important decision has been railroaded through? As a board member myself and something of a contrarian, I’ve found myself in…

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