Education Archives - The Angeletti Group

Building Winning Partnerships: Leveraging Teams and Programs for Advancement Success

January 13, 2025
The Angeletti Group
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By Jason Kroll In today’s increasingly competitive environment, independent schools and higher education institutions need more than traditional fundraising approaches to thrive. Enrollment and philanthropy are the lifeblood of institutional success, yet many advancement teams, athletic directors, coaches, deans, and program leaders still operate in silos, cultivating their own networks of donors, alumni, and supporters

13 January

Strengthening Alumni Connections: Three Innovative Stewardship Ideas for Education Fundraisers

June 25, 2024
Michelle Hurley
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Engaging alumni is a crucial aspect of fundraising for higher education and independent schools. Alumni who feel connected to their alma mater are more likely to contribute financially and support the institution in various other ways. Here are three innovative ideas to steward alumni, fostering deeper connections and encouraging continued support. 1. Networking Opportunities Creating

25 June

Top 5 Strategic Planning Tips - Lessons Learned over 20 Years of Planning

Strategic Planning for Independent Schools and Higher Education

March 6, 2024
The Angeletti Group
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Top 5 Strategic Planning Tips – Lessons Learned Over 20 Years of Planning Strategic planning is a crucial exercise that every institution should go through from time to time, typically every five to seven years. A strategic plan establishes the framework necessary for your institution set goals and develop a plan that will help you

6 March

(Don’t) Mind the Gap: Why It’s Time to Change the Conversation Around the Annual Fund

October 27, 2022
Jay Angeletti
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It’s time to change the conversation around annual funds. Traditionally, many independent school annual funds have focused on “bridging the gap” or closing the chasm that exists between tuition costs and a school’s operating expenses. Annual funds are often used to cover the discrepancy between tuition and the full cost to educate a child—from technology

27 October

Raising the Roof on Endowments

October 25, 2022
Peter H. Hansen
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If there’s one thing the pandemic taught cultural organizations, it’s that planning ahead means ensuring sustainability. When COVID-19 shuttered theaters and cultural venues across the country in March 2020, all forms of earned revenue – primarily ticket sales – ceased overnight. In response, organizations scrambled to reduce operating budgets and increase contributed revenue to stay

25 October

Engaging Young Alumni: Strategies That Work

June 26, 2018
The Angeletti Group
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The most recent group of "new alumni" just graduated, and one thing on your development office's mind is how to engage them and drive participation rates.

26 June

Annual Funds are Changing in Education – Are You Ready?

March 5, 2018
The Angeletti Group
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It's a fact - college tuitions at 4-year private institutions across this country have increased at a fierce pace! The average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew by nearly 260% compared to an approximate 120% increase in all consumer items.

5 March