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Cross-Functional Teams to Explore New Technologies: Part One of Two
Leadership
Cross-Functional Teams to Explore New Technologies: Part One of Two
By George Shannon | April 02, 2026

Not-for-profits are increasingly interested in how Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI can help them achieve more with finite resources. This Connections article explores the use of cross-functional "improvement teams" to vet these novel technologies. By leveraging a formal charter, senior-leader champions, and subject matter experts, organizations can move past the hype to find objective, data-driven solutions for their specific missions

Prospect Development’s Role in Leadership Transition
Leadership · Institutional Knowledge · Change and Project Management · II · Large
Prospect Development’s Role in Leadership Transition
By Meg Kinney | October 10, 2024

With increased leadership turnover in higher education becoming a nationwide trend, what happens when a new leader starts—or, ideally, several months before they start? With prospect development’s deep knowledge of top prospects and advancement data and history, our teams are almost always well-positioned to play an important role in supporting these leaders as they get their feet under them.

Debunking Dunbar: Part 3
Relationship Management · Major Giving
Debunking Dunbar: Part 3
By Juliet Carpenter | September 26, 2024

In the final installation of this article series exploring the origins of a common industry benchmark for major gift officer portfolio size, author Juliet Carpenter shares real-world examples of organizational portfolio targets.

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