 John
was the executive director of advancement services at Columbia
College Chicago, the country’s largest and most diverse private arts
and communications college, where he is currently spearheading a
transformation of advancement services, research, and
interdepartmental knowledge-sharing functions.
Previous to Columbia John worked at St. Bonaventure University where, as
senior director of prospect research and advancement services, he
rebuilt advancement support operations and led a large-scale
database conversion. Prior to St. Bonaventure, John managed
advancement and research support services at Jane Addams Hull House
Association as director of development operations. His previous
experience included development work in community radio as well as
marketing and project management roles in the corporate sector. John
holds an MBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and has
completed class work toward a master’s degree in journalism at
Indiana University.
Critical Issues in Development. Despite
fundraisers’ cautious optimism, economic concerns and flat growth in
gift making continue to cloud the philanthropic landscape. This
stagnation presents monumental challenges to an industry grappling
with accelerating change in constituent behaviour, information
technology, and business practices. Over the next three to five
years, strategies, tactics, and characteristics discussed herein
will increasingly define and undergird successful nonprofit
organizations.
Succeeding Without Consultants –
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The Role of Prospect Research in a Knowledge Management Environment
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Transforming Advancement Services through Knowledge Management –
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