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Dynamic Leaders Make Compelling Case for Advancement

Now more than ever, the nation’s colleges and universities depend on advancement to achieve their mission, vision and competitive positioning. Talented advancement leaders who meet aggressive goals despite fierce competition for every dollar are hard to find.  Dynamic advancement officers engage the president, trustees, administration, alumni, donors and community and corporate leaders with a compelling case for support. They manage integrated, multi-disciplinary advancement divisions, design campaigns aligned with institutional strategy and champion external relations. 

Our expert consulting team has decades of experience in higher education and not-for-profit advancement, an extensive network of contacts and a team-based approach to search. They develop a deep understanding of an institution’s needs, work with one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit research teams and mine a best-in-class data base. They put candidates through a rigorous vetting process to match the most qualified advancement leader with the right institution.

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Advancement: No More Revolving Door

Advancement divisions must cultivate and foster their staffs in much the same way donors are. An article by Jon Derek Croteau, Ed.D.
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