In the January 3, 2017 article of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Winkler Group CEO Tim Winkler discusses the acceptance of gifts of property. In the article "What to Do With a Mustang, and Other Lessons in Handling Gifts of Property," Winkler offers a lesson for every advancement professional as he describes what happened when the actual value of a donated vintage car was far less than the donor's appraised value.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/What-to-Do-With-a-Mustang-and/238787
November 19, 2025
Before a feasibility study or campaign planning ever begins, there are four early signals that can tell you a great deal about your organization's readiness. This article outlines those signals and shows how they feed directly into the Four Pillars of a successful campaign: interest in proposed priorities, trust in leadership, willingness to invest, and volunteer commitment.
November 05, 2025
Holiday giving often sparks important questions: Will a campaign hurt the annual fund? Can donors give to both? This blog breaks down how annual and campaign giving work best together, offering practical ways to engage donors, strengthen your pipeline, and build year-end momentum.
