Recent Books

A HANDBOOK FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARDS

Colleges and universities need active and creative members of advisory boards to help them see perspectives and accomplish tasks that complement and help guide the institution’s day-to-day work. But too often board orientations simply inundate prospective members with far too much information and far too few opportunities to apply that information in meaningful ways. This book is designed to bridge that gap-and help active board members serve in the most productive way possible.

2019. CASE, publisher.

The five cultures of academic development

The Five Cultures of Academic Development describes perspectives that those engaged with higher education advancement need to understand to maximize fundraising strategies and success. Viewpoints from  academic, development, governing and advisory, parents and alumni realms and the wider world interact and overlap in every institution. Better understanding of these interactions help achieve strength in successful philanthropic efforts.

2018. CASE, publisher.

world-class fundraising isn't a solo sport

In his review of this book, Joseph P. Neary highlighted that the book stresses that academic leaders and development officers need to work together to respond to leadership challenges, managing volunteers, defining strategies, and develop a team approach to fundraising for strong favorable results. The case study approach helps to illustrate situations that work and even more importantly, do not work.

2017. Rowman & Littlefield, publishers.

going for the gold

This book uncloaks the integrated approach to fundraising in higher education. With various factions, including academics, development officers, athletics, administration, trustees all claiming a piece of success, these same factions must be included in the strategy to bring philanthropic support to the institution. With practical tips and user-friendly tools, this book provides a useful foundation for those in higher ed fundraising.

2016. Rowman & Littlefield, publishers.