Resources
These resources have been recommended by The CDO Network’s members.
Resource Library
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "Impact of Donor Advised Funds" conversation presented by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on January 15, 2026.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "Impact of Donor Advised Funds" conversation presented by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on January 15, 2026.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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Powerpoint slides from The CDO Network's live Zoom event hosted January 15, 2026 by The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
- External Link, Reports
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In an era of rising expectations and constrained budgets, advancement leaders need clear benchmarks and proven strategies to optimize fundraising investment. Drawing on survey responses and performance data from Marts&Lundy’s benchmarks database, the Fundraising Investment Study 2025 provides a comprehensive view of budgeting practices, investment justification strategies, and fundraising efficiency across sectors. It offers insights you need to strengthen your case for investment and optimize resource allocation for sustained philanthropic growth.
- External Link, Reports
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This report draws on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990, Schedule D data for fiscal year (FY) 2024 to provide aggregate data on the number of DAF accounts, contributions to DAFs, grants from DAFs, DAF assets, payout rate, and average account size.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Lynette Marshall, President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement , on December 11, 2025.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Susan Madden, Vice President for Philanthropy at Manhattan School of Music, on November 6, 2025.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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Powerpoint slides from The CDO Network's live Zoom event hosted October 15, 2025 by The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "Partnering with High Net Worth Donors" conversation presented by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on October 15, 2025.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Karl Miller-Lugo, Senior Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at The University of Texas at San Antonio on September 11, 2025.
- External Link, Recommended Events
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Join AADO for this three-day conference featuring industry speakers and experts, networking opportunities, and social events designed to connect and inspire. Get ready to learn from like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of fundraising.
- Event Recordings & Notes, External Link
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A recording of the "Fundraising with Millennials & Gen Z" conversation presented by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on June 5, 2025.