Category: Education

4 Essential Steps to Grow Higher Ed Scholarship Programs—and Improve Student Retention

Expanding access to higher education is a top priority for colleges and universities—and donor-funded scholarships are one of the most […]


Phonathon Best Practices for More Confident Donor Outreach

A phonathon gives fundraisers a way to connect donor outreach and engagement with fundraising calls in one coordinated campaign. Meaning, […]


The Million Dollar Misstep: How Information Silos Are Sabotaging Your Institutional Giving

For over 22 years, I have provided grant consulting services for hundreds of organizations across higher education, healthcare, and the […]


How Private K–12 Schools Can Prevent Common Audit Deficiencies (and Prep Faster)

For many private K–12 business office teams, the annual financial audit conjures visions of long nights tracking down receipts, endless […]


When School Systems Can’t Support the Future You’re Building

Change is rarely about novelty. For school leaders, it’s about purpose. Across independent schools, there’s a familiar moment when leaders […]


From Prospective Student to Active Alum—Engagement Fosters Lifelong Support

When you hear the name of your alma mater, what feelings bubble up? What keeps you engaged? In our family, my husband, daughter, […]


How Higher Education Institutions Can Thrive Amid Uncertainty

Higher education has always evolved, but the pace and pressure of change today feel fundamentally different. Colleges and universities are […]


Community-Building Through Student-Led Fundraisers

The most successful school fundraisers go beyond simple student participation to deep student engagement, empowering active student leadership that results […]


AI-Assisted, Human-Led: The Future of Higher Education Advancement

AI is rapidly removing friction from the day-to-day work of higher ed advancement—streamlining prospect research, prompting next steps, and keeping […]


Blackbaud’s K–12 User Conference: Your Planning Guide

Blackbaud’s 2026 K–12 User Conference is July 15–17 in Boston! This dynamic event brings together private and independent school professionals […]