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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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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.
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deliver personalized direct marketing programs
that drive engagement and elevate giving.
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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.
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Live Webinar: Inspiring Reunion Gifts
August 20, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ETCelebrating class reunions (or even “graduation anniversaries”) can be one of the most effective ways to engage alumni and increase annual giving. Building on feelings of nostalgia and leveraging class affinity, reunion gift campaigns offer school annual funds a special opportunity to engage current donors, reactivate lapsed donors and acquire new donors. They’re also an ideal way to solicit leadership-level gifts from your most loyal and engaged supporters. Register now.
Featured Job: Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving
University of Rochester is seeking an Assistant Director of Young Alumni Giving to design and implement a comprehensive philanthropy program for recent graduates. The role develops and executes strategic solicitation plans that increase undergraduate alumni participation through innovative approaches to engagement and giving. Learn more.
Live Webinar: Renewing Prior-Year Donors
August 27, 2026 12:00pm–1:30pm ETRenewal rates are the cornerstone of annual giving. Measured as the number of prior-year donors who give again in the current year, it’s often viewed as an indicator of donor satisfaction. Developing strategies to maximize this metric is not only the most efficient way to run an annual giving program, but it establishes a foundation for meaningful lifelong engagement and lasting philanthropic support. 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.
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!