Is there a “standard” for a Director type role for development? Director of Philanthropy vs. Development vs Donor Relations? I’m doing google searches but it’s not clicking lol and you all have great input, TIA! Perhaps it’s based on size of org or other determining factors?
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https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/10/guest-room
The 1985 alum included the following in his letter to university board and leaderhip:
Be advised that I am immediately instructing my legal counsel to amend my estate plan: the 50% bequest of my estate pledged to Cornell University is officially revoked. Furthermore, I am actively contacting fellow alumni, donor networks and class leadership to advocate for a complete, coordinated freeze on all personal and institutional contributions until leadership changes occur.
Complete a full and compassionate settlement with the victim who was brutalized by these perpetrators and further victimized by your administration.
Immediately expel every remaining student involved in this crime.
Suspend every fraternity member who viewed the group messages and remained silent accomplices.
Permanently ban the fraternity from Cornell University without possibility of reinstatement.
Terminate every administrator and officer involved in approving this shameful response.
Issue a formal, public apology to all students and alumni for failing in your fundamental duty of care.
Because this is the fundandev sub, I dont think it would benefit anyone to discuss the merits of Jane Doe's civil suit or the criminal investigation. Let's be kind and dig into the idea of donors revoking pledges, estate plans etc to move societal change forward.
Also, for anyone who is in job search mode, how has your experience been?
Board members: help. Yes we will follow the by laws, yes the person the rest of the board wants to do it is down. How do we not alienate current President when we call for the election?
I want to be clear, we don't need him in any capacity: his only working role is finance, and our treasurer and other finance committee member are both experts. But he is driving away our only fundraisers (ALL OF THEM) and our incredible ED. I just don't want to be a dick professionally when I call the election...
Anybody do this before? Successfully?