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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.
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Fall Directors Forum
November 12, 2026 11:00am–4:30pm ETAGN’s Annual Giving Director’s Forums bring together leaders (and rising leaders!) from across the field to discuss the biggest challenges facing annual giving programs at educational institutions today. This intimate half-day event provides a meaningful way to hear from (and meet with) other leaders as well as experts and offers a framework for developing winning annual giving strategies for your institution. Register now.
Featured Job: Director, Audience Growth
University of South Florida is seeking a Director, Audience Growth to lead USF Advancement’s audience growth efforts by combining marketing, data, technology, and storytelling to attract new supporters and increase philanthropic participation. The ideal candidate is a marketing-minded leader who can help attract new donors, strengthen engagement and accelerate philanthropic growth by connecting people to the university’s most compelling opportunities and impact. Learn more.
Live Webinar: Using Social Media
in Annual Giving
November 19, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ET
Social media can be a great way to engage donors and communicate with them about the importance of annual giving. And while there are a variety of different platforms available to support your efforts, it’s important to understand the opportunities and limitations of each one and to integrate them with other channels as part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Register now.
Featured Job: Director, Leadership
Annual Giving
Augusta University is seeking a Director, Leadership Annual Giving to drive the strategic engagement across the collaborative Augusta University landscape, leveraging strong partnership and relationship-building skills to cultivate and secure philanthropic support from key mid-level prospects. Success requires strategic relationship-building, an understanding of donor motivations, and personalized, meaningful donor experiences. Learn more.
Live Webinar:
Upgrading Donors to Higher Levels
December 3, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ET
Once a donor is onboard and giving regularly, it’s important to encourage them to increase their amount of their gifts over time. “Upgrading” is one of the most important functions of an annual giving program. It involves communicating why increased support will benefit the institution while providing opportunities for donors to give what’s right for them. Doing so will make the donor’s giving experience more meaningful, generate more annual support and strengthen the major gift pipeline. Register now.
Featured Job: Director of Annual Giving
McDaniel College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to provide strategic leadership for annual fundraising efforts, managing a team of two staff members and overseeing a comprehensive, multi-channel annual giving program designed to raise $2 million each year. The Director is responsible for cultivating and soliciting donors through personalized campaigns, reunion giving programs, athletic fundraising initiatives, and college-wide giving days, while creating engagement opportunities tied to alumni and donor affiliations. 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!