Solving Today’s Enrollment Challenges With AI

Stephen Drew, RNL’s new Chief AI Officer, and I recently sat down for a discussion I entitled “Why won’t we solve today’s challenges without AI.” When I posed this opening question, Stephen made an important clarifying point: AI is not the solution, or at least not the sole solution, to solving any particular challenge. Perhaps…

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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Aaron Basko This is a guest blog from Aaron Basko, vice president for enrollment management at Lynchburg University. Aaron is a higher education professional with more than 25 years of experience in enrollment management. He has written previously for RNL about best financial practices for universities and has also written for The Chronicle of Higher…

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5 Efficiency Tips for New and Small Nonprofits

April 19, 2024 | Categories DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, Featured I have five hours a week and no budget. Here’s how I fundraise. This blog is written for the founders, one-human-shows, every-hat-wearing, grassroots champions of small and lean nonprofits. As a communicator and former full-time fundraiser, I know that a lot of advice for nonprofits and…

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Boost Capital Campaigns: Prepare Donors for Asks

“How do I know our campaign’s lead prospect is ready to be asked.”  As capital campaign consultants we get that question frequently from our clients.   Why is this a pain point for so many development teams? A lot is on the line—a lead gift is hanging in the balance. Success hinges on the donor saying…

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