Do deans understand their potential to make a difference and, more to the point, how to do so?

Conversations inspire A Dean’s Handbook for Philanthropy with colleagues in higher education, including development professionals, senior administrators such as presidents and provosts, and, most important, deans. Each chapter brings to light the collective wisdom of highly accomplished higher education fundraising professionals. These professionals have led philanthropy efforts to name numerous colleges, grow endowments to billions of dollars, and create perpetuated scholarships for millions of students. Most importantly, they have earned the trust of donors.

This handbook offers a comprehensive approach to bridging the central development office and the academy to maximize fundraising success on campaigns. The book’s immediate focus is to offer ideas for streams of work and best practices that further reveal how deans, mainly, can be successful at fundraising. Each chapter sketches how deans might build on their work in fundraising, from those who are just starting to others with significant campaign experience.

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