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Melanie Brandston

Counsel to the Rescue; Just Getting it Done

Bringing in a consultant to add expertise and relieve some of the work overload can be an effective and efficient solution

Categories Major Gifts Tags 2010, Article, consultant, keys to success, leadership, Melanie Brandston, skills

How Community Colleges Build Endowments

Philosophies and policies for endowments and endowed funds varied widely.

Categories Education Philanthropy Tags 2008, Article, community college, endowment, Melanie Brandston, Norwalk Community College, Shoval Center, staff structures, strategies

Campaigning in Hard Times

Taking the time to plan a transformational campaign is worth the discipline, focus and patience.

Categories Challenging Times Tags 2008, Article, campaign planning study, hard times, legacy campaign, Melanie Brandston, recession, Shoval Center
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