july 17, 2007 E-News
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This summer, we're bringing you news you can use to advance your organization - and your career. Comments? Questions? Contact news@campbellcompany.com. Enjoy your summer and stay in touch!
TROUBLE IN PARADISE?
It's the opportunity you've imagined: a challenging leadership position at a top-tier institution - sweetened with an attractive compensation package. But, once on board, you learn that there may be trouble in paradise. How do you recognize the warning signs and avoid a misstep on the career ladder? Senior consultant Tracy Tajbl offers some practical advice for development professionals, with the employer's viewpoint by Executive Search director Lyn McKay. Read more
INCREASING ENDOWMENT DOLLARS
National benchmarks show that financially vital nonprofit institutions should fund at least twenty percent of their operating budget from endowment proceeds. Learn how to rev up your endowment fundraising program or jump-start a new one in a 90-minute teleconference to be presented by Campbell & Company's Tom Wilson and Bruce Matthews and offered for continuing education credits by Lorman Education Services on July 25, 2007 at 12pm CDT.
Information and registration at www.Lorman.com
THE SECRET OF THEIR SUCCESS
Northwestern Memorial Foundation's campaign, "Enhancing our Lives," exceeded its $150 million goal nearly a year ahead of schedule and the institution now is preparing for the opening of its new facility later this year. What was the secret of their success? Foundation president Stephen Falk believes it was the campaign design-they built in flexibility that enabled them to be responsive to donor interests. Read the case study. We look forward to seeing our friends in health care philanthropy at the 41st Annual AHP International Education Conference in Philadelphia, October 3-7.
GIVING USA- WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MY ORGANIZATION?
As reported in our June 27 e-Update, Giving USA 2007 brings good news for the nonprofit community. But, what does Giving USA 2007 mean for your fundraising program? Learn more about how you can use Giving USA. Missed the update? Read a summary of Giving USA 2007 findings.
WELCOME NEW STAFF
This quarter, we are pleased to welcome new Campbell & Company senior consultants P. Joanne Ray and Robert Alpaugh. We are excited about the wealth of experience they bring to our clients in health care, association foundations, and the arts. We also welcome new associate consultant Sarah Miller and new associate executive search consultant Andrew Smerczak-Zorza in Chicago. Click on a name or visit our "people" page to learn more.
COMPANY BRIEFS
Louisiana State University announced in February a $25 million gift from Emmet and Toni Stephanson in support of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Business Administration. Lead consultant Bruce Matthews notes that this is the largest gift in LSU's history.
Campbell & Company Chair and CEO Edith Falk was named to the board of The Donors Forum, the Midwest's premier resource for leadership, education, research and action on behalf of philanthropy and nonprofits.
In August, Campbell & Company Vice President Julia Kerwin McGuire will present "You Want to Expand your Charity Programs-Now What?" for the Ronald McDonald House Charities International Conference in Chicago.
PLACEMENTS
Campbell & Company Executive Search is pleased to announce the following placements:
- Melissa Barrett, new Director of Individual Giving, Children's Home + Aid (Chicago)
- Sonya Renner, Director of Philanthropy, The Nature Conservancy (Texas)
- D. Kay Malone, Director of Major Gifts, American Farmland Trust (Washington, DC)
- Charles Levesque, Chief Operating Officer, Interfaith Youth Core (Chicago)
- Bonnie Hourigan, Director of Major and Planned Gifts, Washington National Cathedral (Washington, DC)
For more information about Campbell & Company Executive Search, please contact Lyn McKay or visit www.campbellcompany.com.
ENGAGEMENTS
We are pleased to welcome new Campbell & Company clients. Thank you for selecting us as your partner for advancement.
Barter Theatre (Abingdon, VA)
Boise State University Foundation (Boise, ID)
Buena Vista University (Storm Lake, IA)
California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco)
Canterbury Cathedral and the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in the United States (UK)
College of St. Benedict (St. Joseph, MN)
Harrison Medical Center Foundation (Bremerton, WA)
Marist School (Atlanta)
Mount St. Mary's College (Los Angeles)
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Ohio Northern University (Ada, OH)
Ounce of Prevention Fund (Chicago)
SAIT Polytechnic (Alberta, Canada)
The Nature Conservancy Worldwide
Trudeau Institute (Saranac Lake, NY)
Wenatchee Valley College Foundation (Wenatchee, WA)
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