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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, and through our membership program, which provides ongoing access to professional development.

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Podcast E29: Josh Harraman | Focusing On Why

In this episode of Starting Point, Josh Harraman, Director of Constituent Experiences – Strategy at Ohio State University, talks about focusing on why, caring about your work, appealing to younger generations, developing a pipeline, engaging alumni beyond philanthropy, and more! Listen to EP29 now.


Annual Giving Directors Forum

February 13, 2025 11:30am - 4:00pm ET

Annual giving leaders today are facing many challenges and a continuously changing landscape. New technology, staff turnover, economic uncertainty, and many other issues sit front and center as annual giving program leaders tackle the ongoing tasks of running their programs, engaging donors, and generating annual support for their institutions. But you don’t need to go it alone! Register now or learn more.


Development Officer for Leadership Annual Giving at UNCW

The Development Officer for Leadership Annual Giving will work to secure leadership annual gifts ($1,000 to $24,999) from university constituents to include alumni, parents and friends of the university. This role will function as a vital member of the Annual Giving team and development professionals within the Division for University Advancement and will assist in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of assigned leadership annual giving prospects and growing the university’s donor pipeline. Learn more.


Webinar: Prospect Research

February 27, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET

One of the most important skills in fundraising is knowing how to determine the wealth and interests of individual prospects. Whether you’re a gift officer on the frontlines or behind the scenes supporting the work of others, it’s important to approach your research in an organized and systematic way. Doing so will help your team stay focused on the right prospects today, while developing a stronger donor pipeline for the future. Learn more or register now.


Workshop: Donor Retention

March 6, 2025 11:30am - 4:00pm ET

Retention is the cornerstone of annual giving. Measured as the number of prior year donors who renew their support, it’s often viewed as an indicator of donor satisfaction. Unfortunately, many organizations view it as one of their biggest challenges. Developing strategies and appeals to increase the number of donors who give consistently from one year to the next will establish a foundation for lifelong donor engagement and lasting philanthropic support. Learn more or register now.


Workshop: A/B Testing

March 20, 2025 11:30am - 4:00pm ET

How do you know what’s working and what’s not in your fundraising appeals? One way to find out is through A/B tests. By proactively testing the variables in your appeals—envelopes, signatories, subject lines, ask amounts, and more—you can collect data that will show what’s resonating with different donor segments. Doing so will not only help you develop more effective strategies and make the most of your limited resources, but it will ensure that your donors receive appeals that are fresh, meaningful, and compelling. Learn more or 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!