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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: Amplifying Giving Days
September 24, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ETGiving Days have become signature programs and events for annual giving programs at most educational institutions. These time-bound initiatives not only help to generate philanthropic support, but they can engage donors while strengthening the culture of philanthropy around campus. Understanding how to plan, implement, and evaluate a Giving Day in a way that’s right for your organization will go a long way toward improving fundraising results in the short-term while broadening the base of philanthropic support for years to come. Register now.
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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Featured Job: Senior Director of Leadership Giving
& Donor Development
Colby College is seeking a Senior Director of Leadership Giving & Donor Development to lead the execution of Colby’s leadership annual giving and donor development strategy, overseeing frontline fundraising activity, leadership-level donor engagement, volunteer fundraising initiatives, and donor movement across the primary giving ecosystem. Learn more.
Workshop: Prospect Research
October 1, 2026 11:30am–4:00pm ETOne of the most important skills a fundraiser can possess is knowing how to assess the capacity and inclination of individual prospects. Whether you work in frontline fundraising, prospect management or direct marketing, it’s important to approach your research in a thorough and systematic way. Doing so will help ensure that you’re focused on the right prospects and allocating your time and energy efficiently. Register now.
Featured Job: Executive Director of Annual Giving
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is seeking an Executive Director of Annual Giving to serve as a visionary advancement leader responsible for architecting and executing a high-impact, data-driven annual giving program. This leader is charged with securing foundational and leadership-level support from alumni, students, parents, and friends of the Institute. Learn more.
Live Event: “Best in Annual Giving”
Sample Showcase
October, 8 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm ET
AGN’s “Best in Annual Giving” (BAG) Awards recognizes the great work of annual giving programs at educational institutions across the industry. Hundreds of sample entries each year include direct mail appeals, emails, scripts, stewardship pieces, volunteer materials, advertisements, giving day and crowdfunding campaigns, challenges, videos, and more. Winners are selected based on their quality, innovation, and/or overall effectiveness. Register now.
Featured Job: Associate Director
of Development
Chapman University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to help build and advance a best-in-class major gifts program, managing an established portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making major gifts and advancing relationships through discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Learn more.
Workshop: Writing Appeals
October, 15 2026 11:00pm–4:30pm ETWriting is one of the most important skills a fundraiser can possess. And while you don’t need to be an award-winning author to write strong appeals, you do need to be able to make the case for support in a clear and compelling way. Developing messages that resonate and selecting words that motivate can make all the difference. By refining your writing skills, your prospects are more likely to read your appeals and respond with a gift. Register now.
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!