Why “Talent Management” is Never Enough: 3 Approaches to Leading Productive Advancement Teams

Advancement leaders today in search of resources on leading the most productive advancement teams quickly will encounter the phrase, “talent management.”  Not only are there a multitude of professional development opportunities awaiting the advancement leader with talent management in the title, larger advancement programs in higher education and healthcare have begun to employ talent managers…

Nancy O. Gray, CFRE, joins Gonser Gerber as Senior Consultant

Gonser Gerber LLP, consultants in institutional advancement, has announced the appointment of Nancy O. Gray as a Senior Consultant with the firm.  As a member of the Gonser Gerber team, Nancy will provide individualized counsel to educational, religious, arts, social service, healthcare and other non-profit organizations.  Her specialties include developing and strengthening governance and foundation boards;…

Charlie Shepard Joins Gonser Gerber as Consultant

Gonser Gerber LLP, consultants in institutional advancement, has announced the appointment of Charlie Shepard as a Senior Consultant with the firm.  As a member of the Gonser Gerber team, Shepard will provide individualized counsel to educational, healthcare, religious, social service and other non-profit organizations. His specialty includes developing and strengthening Governing Boards, Foundation Boards, annual, capital,…

Calvin H. Stoney

Calvin H. Stoney to Retire

Gonser Gerber LLP announces the upcoming retirement of Calvin Stoney, a Partner in the firm.  On August 4, 2017, Cal will be retiring after 38 years of distinguished service to his clients and the firm.  A celebration of his career will take place at a formal reception following the firm’s Annual Conference on August 3rd at 5:00 p.m.…

California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University partners with Gonser Gerber again

The Challenge: Doing It Again! California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks California has worked with Gonser Gerber for over 16 years. Gonser Gerber has provided advice and counsel that has guided the University’s leadership on important and significant decisions including: Board development Strategic planning Feasibility and philanthropic readiness assessments Campaign strategy and counsel Development staff…