• Reimagining Alumni Engagement: Unlocking New Possibilities

    Regardless of the time a graduate spent with their alma mater – be it one year of high school or the entirety of their K-12 independent school experience – the relationship between student and school need not end at commencement.…

  • Exploring Endowments

    Endowments by the Numbers Endowments typically rely heavily on large, single contributions. These large contributions have lasting impacts, allowing schools to fund financial aid, faculty positions, and facility improvements. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and NAIS…

  • Being the Sandwich Filling: Middle Leadership

  • Embracing Continuous Enrollment: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Benefits

    In the landscape of independent school management, the decision to transition from annual re-enrollment to continuous enrollment represents a pivotal shift with wide-ranging implications. Oak Hall School’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, illuminating the challenges associated with the…

  • Campaign Readiness: Is Your School Prepared?

    Wondering what to prepare as you embark on a campaign? From volunteer leadership to data analytics, this article offers key considerations and advice from four former CCS client partners on how to get started. Your board has determined the need…

  • Advancement Directors Virtual Roundtable Recording – November 9, 2023

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  • Development and Advancement Link Collection

    Donors The Art of Major Gifts: Strategies to Find and Cultivate New Prospects Winkler Group Combat “Donor Fatigue” with These Tips to Revitalize Your Fundraising GG+A Four Ways to Enhance Stewardship for Your Donors ISM A Little Kindness Goes a…

  • Leadership Transitions: Advancement

    In developing this guiding document, SAIS consulted with heads and other key school leaders who have recently experienced a leadership transition. They were asked to review existing items and contribute additional items from their transition experience. This will be an…

  • Tax Credits and Vouchers: Funding for Independent Schools

    Historically independent schools have maintained their independence by not accepting government funding at any level. It is a commonly held belief that government funding is accompanied by government regulation. It is the “strings attached” that create problems for independent schools…