Over the last 17 years, working both in higher ed and as a consultant, I have watched with great interest as academic institutions scaled up their international recruitment, alumni, and fundraising efforts. These activities have resulted in a fascinating diversity on campus and among groups of alumni. They also have created a set
Continue readingLast year, I helped revive a local historical society that had been dormant for several years. Once our board was set up, the society’s nonprofit status was re-established with the IRS, and our operating policies were in place, the next order of business was to get a handle on the
Continue readingI recently was interviewed by the Chronicle of Philanthropy for an article about international giving. That article, “Giving From Abroad: US nonprofits are dispatching fundraisers around the world to capture emerging wealth,” by Drew Lindsay, appeared The Chronicle’s What Will Matter in 2017 report, which was released on December 30.
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