

by Lily Fleenor
April '23 DAR Star: Lynnsey Lafayette
We work with absolutely incredible people—and we all have varied interests and experiences, which adds to the unique makeup of the University of Georgia. We’ll be regularly spotlighting a few rock stars from around the division so that even…


by Clarke Schwabe
Check out the newest Development Toolkit update!
Our latest Development Toolkit update has arrived! Here’s what you’ll find:
A link to the 2023 State of the University videos and PDF booklet can be found in the Assets section
The Stories subsection for each Priority section has…


by Lily Fleenor
February '23 DAR Star: Jan Blaine
We work with absolutely incredible people—and we all have varied interests and experiences, which adds to the unique makeup of the University of Georgia. We’ll be regularly spotlighting a few rock stars from around the division so that even…


by Ryan Rasmussen
SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to Retirement Accounts
With all the excitement this new year has brought us, I’m sure the newest tax legislation is one of the last things on your mind. Now that the Georgia Bulldogs solidified their rightful place as kings of college football for the second year…


by Jason Burdette
Ta-Da! Introducing Emailed Gift Receipts
You have waited patiently, and they are finally here: many gift receipts are now being delivered to email inboxes!


by Clarke Schwabe
The May '22 update to the Development Toolkit is here!
A table of contents, restructured Priorities section and overhauled Document Library headline the May '22 Development Toolkit update.


by Cherie Carlson Duggan
The Principal Gift Checklist
The Principal Gifts Team, while researching best practices and strategies for engaging the university’s highest capacity prospects, discovered this podcast. Ben Porter, associate dean of advancement for Northwestern University’s Kellogg…


by Cherie Carlson Duggan
Principal Gifts at UGA
Are “principal gifts” the same thing as “major gifts” ... only bigger?
Sort of. But they are also different and often share some common characteristics. I recently looked at all donors who had made gifts of $5M+ to UGA since FY13.…


by Jill Walton
How ‘Bout Them Rams? – Working with Albany State’s advancement team
Our leadership team met with colleagues from Albany State University to share, learn and find opportunities to work together.


by Patrick Knowles
Tips on Identifying Planned Giving Prospects
People assume that when identifying the ideal planned giving prospect, they are describing an older generation that attends the early bird restaurant specials and the local bingo hour. Yes, planned giving prospects tend to be an older population,…