Resources
These resources have been recommended by The CDO Network’s members.
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If you're interested in participating in Dr. Amanda Sattler's research on fundraiser burnout, based on The CDO Network's live Zoom event hosted May 12, 2026 by The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, you can do so here.
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$84 trillion will pass from the estates of Baby Boomers over the next 20 years. Census data shows that 20% of Boomers are childless. Are you positioned to be one of the top beneficiaries of your Boomer prospects’ estates? Philanthropy Advisory Counsel's assessment will prepare your program to confidently pursue these gifts.
Productive gift planning programs are a collaborative effort. They can help you break silos and prepare your entire team to talk with donors about their largest gifts.
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Powerpoint slides from The CDO Network's live Zoom event hosted May 12, 2026 by The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
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A recording of the "Addressing Fundraiser Burnout" presentation from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, presented on May 12, 2026.
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Tom Neises, Chief Development Officer for The Nature Conservancy, on April 16, 2026.
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Love Collins III, former Chief Development Officer for the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, on March 19, 2026.
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A recording of the "What Do You See?" conversation with Matthew Lambert, Senior Vice President of University Advancement at William & Mary, on February 19, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.