Can your donors reliably expect the mission and purpose to which they give today to be the same into the future?
Shared vision is the central point of effective fundraising and development. But what assurances does a donor have that the promises you're making today will be honored by the school's leadership long after you both are no longer involved and even no longer on this earth? This is especially important for major donors who are opting for naming opportunities for a campus, building, area, etc. Can you guarantee consistency of the mission 100 years from now?