Did you know Millennials and Gen Xers make up two-thirds of the workforce? Combined with this shift in workforce composition is the rise of social media, a reclassification of what is valued, and several changes to our traditional understanding of communication, relationship building, giving, and community. I was asked to lead a workshop in which…
Innovation is something everyone seems to be discussing right now. When it comes to innovation in theological education, I believe the advancement/development office is uniquely positioned to play an important role. This presentation was part of a workshop that invited senior development officers to think about why innovation is important, why they should be part…
Change is inevitable, and the pace of change continues to accelerate. Based on research and personal experience, this presentation builds a picture of a culture of communication that is inherently multi-channel, social, connected, and mobile. It also covers recent research from the Next Generation of American Giving study. Date first Presented: February 20, 2014 Event:…
What do we do with all the information we see about changes in communication and marketing? In this interactive workshop which was co-led by Shanda Stricherz and me, we walked through a few concepts related to integrated communication campaigns. The last part was a hands on activity where we built a campaign plan. Date first…
Financial support is an important aspect of institutional support. While is not a dominant revenue source at most institutions, it is vital to the work we do. In many ways, it bridges the gap and enables institutions to pursue their missions. In addition, it is a great way for people to participate in the work…
Last week, I attended the 2012 DIAP Conference hosted by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). It was a great event. (full-disclosure: I served as the Chair for the Steering Committee, so my judgment regarding the quality of the event might be a little skewed!) I was encouraged by a number of things, but what…