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As the world's leading resource for annual giving programs, AGN helps educational institutions develop sustainable sources of philanthropic support. We’re proud to have served thousands of colleges, universities, and independent schools through our research, training, and consulting services, as well as our membership program, which provides ongoing access to professional development.
Read below for our latest news, upcoming events, and more!
Live Webinar: Soliciting
Scholarship Support
July 30, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ET
As tuition costs rise, many educational institutions face pressure to provide more access and assistance to deserving students. Annual giving programs are developing proactive strategies to find prospects who want to support scholarships and financial aid. Knowing how to identify and solicit these prospects, and understanding potential challenges, will help ensure fundraising goals are met and greater student access is achieved. Register now.
Featured Job: Senior Director,
Annual Giving Programs
Oregon State University Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Annual Giving to lead a data-driven, digital-first academic annual giving program at the OSU Foundation. This role leads academic annual donor acquisition, retention, and engagement spanning multi-channel campaigns, dynamic constituency programming, and a high-touch leadership giving experience designed to accelerate pipeline growth. Learn more.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
BCG Connect is proud to support AGN and its community of annual giving and fundraising professionals. Celebrating 20+ years of helping colleges, universities, and independent schools
deliver personalized direct marketing programs
that drive engagement and elevate giving.
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Live Webinar: Salary Report (2026)
August 6, 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm ETAGN is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its 2026 Salary Report. More than 500 annual giving professionals from hundreds of U.S. colleges, universities, and independent schools took part in the study, which provides insights and benchmarks on compensation trends in the industry today. Join us for a FREE live webinar where we’ll go over the report’s key findings and explain how to use it to benchmark salaries at your own institution. Register now.
Featured Job: Annual Giving Specialist
Caltech is seeking an Annual Giving Specialist responsible for serving as the central operations hub for the Caltech Fund, providing administrative, program, and communications support across schedule management, budget reconciliation, donor list management, stewardship communications, and marketing campaign support for the team. Learn more.
Live Webinar: Teaching Students
About Philanthropy
August 13, 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm ET
Engaging students before they graduate is key to ensuring their continued involvement and support as alumni. Helping students understand and appreciate the important role that philanthropy plays in the life of the institution – and creating opportunities for them to give their time, talent and treasure – can go a long way to increasing awareness, dispelling the myths, and developing future patrons for your institution. Register now.
Featured Job: Director of Annual Giving
California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated annual giving strategies designed to increase donor participation, grow revenue, and strengthen the pipeline of prospective donors.The Director ensures that annual giving operations align with university priorities and serve as a primary entry point for long-term donor engagement and philanthropic growth. Learn more.
Become an AGN Member Today!
This is a great time to invest in professional development for your team. AGN Membership provides advancement staff and volunteers with ongoing access to the training and tools that they’ll need to be successful. Learn more or become a member today!