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From Strained to Sustained: A New Path for Small College Success

July 29, 2025
Jay Angeletti
Blog

In today’s higher education environment, small colleges face intense pressure to balance limited budgets, meet student needs, and remain mission-driven. According to BestColleges.com, more than 81 institutions have shuttered their doors since 2020, with additional closures predicted. Financial sustainability is a growing concern and one that demands bold, integrated strategies across advancement, finance, and leadership.

Increasing Your Endowment: A Roadmap to a Thriving Arts Organization

April 17, 2024
Peter H. Hansen
Blog

If there’s one lesson the pandemic taught cultural organizations, it’s the critical importance of planning for sustainability. When COVID-19 shuttered theaters and cultural venues across the nation 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 afloat.

Raising the Roof on Endowments

October 25, 2022
Peter H. Hansen
Blog

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