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Hosted by the UT System Office of External Relations, System Seminar is a two-day conference that brings together professionals from all 15 UT institutions to share ideas and best practices, hear from both local and national experts in a wide range of fields and get to know their counterparts from across the state. Jennifer McDonough [...]
Don’t miss out on the 2012 ALDE International Educational Conference, set in the heart of vibrant downtown Minneapolis! Join us and… +Discover new strategies for succeeding in your job and your life. +Develop new skills to move yourself and your organization forward. +Revitalize your spirit and your enthusiasm. +Connect with a community of eager [...]
In an article titled, “United by Goals,” the November/December edition of CASE Currents discusses the importance of ensuring marketing and communications departments are integrated with the rest of the development team. BWF consultant Jennifer McDonough talks about the importance of adjusting attitudes as well as infrastructures in order to achieve the institution’s objectives and goals. [...]
This conference will cover the principles of annual giving, including tried-and-true techniques as well as new trends and changing philosophies within the field. Perfect for annual giving professionals with five or fewer years of experience. Monday, November 7, 2011 Jennifer McDonough will present Messaging and Branding: The Trains are Running On Time, Now What? [...]
For analytics month at Bentz Whaley Flessner, we are proud to offer this Points of Practice written by our colleague, Jennifer McDonough. Her work in building affinity models for alumni relations has seen tremendous success throughout higher education. And the approach is very transferable to other nonprofits as well. We know you will enjoy Affinity Models: Alumni Relations by the Numbers.
Our nation’s colleges and universities function in an environment that offers great philanthropic opportunities but one that requires advancement to adapt and even to reinvent best practices for private support. New donors will come from increasingly diverse communities. Advancement programs must shape actions with persistent research, education, and understanding. Campuses are becoming increasingly international. In [...]
In this expanded issue of the Occasional Papers, read how the economy, elections, and the rise of energy costs will affect your fundraising agenda in the lead article, “A Restless Time for Philanthropy,” by Bruce W. Flessner.
Ernst and Young’s 2006 Global IPO Survey points to the following: Following the turning point in 2004, IPO activity gained momentum for a second successive year in 2005. Overall, the total capital raised in IPOs saw healthy growth while deal numbers remained steady. Due to the cyclical nature of the IPO markets, it is difficult to predict trends in activity in 2006; however, there is a strong pipeline of companies ready to come to market, and if conditions remain favorable, then 2006 should be another good year for IPO activity.
