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Just released! New Research Finds That Younger Donors Just as Generous as Other Generations.
Donors across all generations tend to give roughly the same amount to philanthropic causes, when controlling for other factors such as income, education and frequency of attendance at religious services, according to "Generational Differences in Charitable Giving and in Motivations for Giving," a study conducted by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and sponsored by Campbell & Company.
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by Jeff Wilklow, Senior Consultant
As part of the continuing Advanced Executives Breakfast Series sponsored by Campbell & Company in conjunction with the Greater Washington DC chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, on October 26 we were pleased to host preeminent public policy expert,” Dr. Arthur Brooks, author of “Who Really Cares—America’s Charity Divide: Who Gives, Who Doesn’t, and Why It Matters.” In his research, Dr. Brooks, a self-professed liberal, discovered that the preconception held by many, including himself, that the political “left” is more compassionate than the “right,” is a myth—and in fact the opposite is true. Read the article
Avoiding a Misstep on the Career Ladder
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 way up? Practical advice for fundraising professionals, with the employer’s viewpoint by Executive Search director Lyn McKay. Read more
Planned Giving Offers Growth Opportunities
The best planned gift prospects are current donors between the ages of forty and sixty. “Bequest Donors—Demographics and Motivations,” by the Campbell & Company Scholar at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, also confirms that those with a charity named in their will also give more during their lifetime.
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The complete study, including recommendations for fundraising strategy based on the data, is available upon request by emailing study@campbellcompany.com.
First Seating: Solutions to First-Campaign Challenges Download
Despite the news of multimillion dollar and even billion dollar campaigns, many public institutions are just now planning their first-ever capital campaign. In an article, “First Seating,” appearing in the April issue of CASE Currents, Campbell & Company vice president Bruce Matthews discusses real-world strategies to overcome common challenges.
Charitable Giving to Education, Health and Arts Download the Executive Summary
A report by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University in a study funded by Campbell & Company finds that beyond wealth and income, the most important indicator of philanthropic action is other philanthropy activity. Charitable Giving to Education, Health and Arts: An Analysis of Data Collected in the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study, 2003 explores important differences in the personal and household characteristics of donors to three subsectors: arts, education and health.
The complete study, including recommendations for fundraising strategy based on the data, is available upon request by emailing study@campbellcompany.com.
Breaking Through the Campaign Clutter Download
In today’s market, orchestrating a capital campaign can be a daunting task. With many organizations competing for attention, how can you ensure your message is heard? Campbell & Company presents six elements of successful fundraising.
Chicago Tribune Article: A Profile of Donald A. Campbell, Founder of Campbell & Company Download
The February 6, 2006, Chicago Tribune article describes Don Campbell’s journey from raising money for his fraternity house to founding one of the leading fundraising consulting firms in the country. In February 2006, Don Campbell was awarded the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ prestigious Founder’s Medallion.
How to Maximize Your Feasibility Study Download
In this article from the March 2005 issue of Fundraising Success, Campbell & Company President Edith Falk writes on how a good feasibility study can help you plot a campaign and answer more questions than just, “How much can we raise?”