Thought Leadership

May 11, 2026
In sponsored research, subawards are both essential and, at times, deceptively complex. They extend the reach of a project,...
April 29, 2026
A cross-industry exchange of ideas on strengthening donor relationships, leveraging data, and driving measurable Advancement...
April 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how academia and how research libraries serve their communities, but the path forward...
April 3, 2026
In every research administration central office, there’s a quiet, familiar truth: SOPs rarely keep pace with the work they’re...
March 20, 2026
Nonprofit technology trends are evolving rapidly as organizations navigate responsible AI adoption, data privacy, and digital...
March 20, 2026
For a global institution whose Advancement operation touches hundreds of thousands of alumni and donors, data is the engine...
March 13, 2026
As ARPA-H marks its fourth anniversary on March 15, it’s a fitting moment to reflect not only on how far the agency has...
March 11, 2026
Research institutions face increasing sponsor complexity, compliance scrutiny, and faculty workload pressures. In this environment,...
March 4, 2026
Last week, I spent a full day with the development team at KLOVE—one of the nation’s most-listened-to Christian radio...
February 24, 2026
Return on Mission for Higher Education and Nonprofit Institutions Mission-driven organizations are uniquely positioned to...