Inverting the Traditional Fundraising Pyramid

The Higher Edge

Oct 25 2022 • 21 mins

Historically, institutional development in higher education has always revolved primarily around meeting fundraising goals. But modern Development and Advancement Services teams at colleges and universities around the country are inverting the traditional fundraising pyramid.

Teresa Goddard , Director of Development Services at Depauw University , shares how focusing on and strengthening the relationships between the institution, prospective donors,and the community in which they serve is transforming traditional fundraising in exciting ways.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Inverting the pyramid of traditional fundraising (6:02)
  • The importance of engagement and community to advancement (9:54)
  • Opportunities for philanthropic engagement in higher education (13:04)

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

- Teresa Goddard

- Depauw University

- teresa@thehigheredge.com

- The Monon Bell Classic

- Old Gold Weekend

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