Keeping an eye on the future. How a focus on technology and donor motivations is bringing successful philanthropy to the University of Edinburgh.

Science and innovation shaping the next normal. The future of philanthropy at the University of Waterloo.

Breast Cancer Now has kept their people connected and committed through tough times with the support of their donors and volunteers.

A Fundraising University, or a University that Fundraises?
Building Relationships to make remarkable things happen at UCL

Working together to forge philanthropic partnerships that foster the Margin of Excellence at Deakin University and Make Good Into Great.

Cairney & Company are delighted to announce that Colin McCallum, Cairney Partner, has been inducted as a CASE Laureate.

The advancement profession within HE, especially fundraising and alumni relations, is constantly being asked to justify its existence and prove its RoI.

Karen Cairney, Founder and President of Cairney & Company is delighted to announce that Sir Eric Thomas, will join the global consulting firm as a Strategic Adviser.

Most institutions are struggling with the many implications of the current crisis and the impact it is having on them and their communities.

Cairney & Company Partner, Colin McCallum led an intensive study tour that offered the chance to meet senior leaders in UK higher education and advancement across a number of institutions.

This week, a select group of university senior leaders from across the globe, Vice-Chancellors, Development Professionals and Academics, will spend four days in the UK as part of the CASE University Leadership UK Study Tour.

In today’s world, more than ever, thinking creatively, managing change, and solving complex problems are part of the daily routine.

At Cairney & Company we work with our clients to help them build growing and sustainable development and advancement programmes and supporting cultures.

Employee engagement. It’s a funny term isn’t it? Implying some potentially awkward encounter with an unknown third party.

As with many large companies and institutions, the organisational structure of the professional services function in universities often follows a set pattern.

Just over seven years ago I took the first step on my coaching journey. The organisation I was working for was going through major change; which is often the trigger for hiring a coach.

At Cairney & Company we have 30 years’ experience in the education and not for profit sectors, but as well as sharing our expertise we believe in continuously learning through challenge and questioning.

As GDPR went from approaching, to imminent, to current, how people interpreted the wording of the legislation appeared to change.

As a company Cairney & Company recognise the global impact of mental health on the workforce and the responsibility as an employer to take care of your greatest asset: your people.

Whether this is your first time at a CASE conference or you are looking forward to catching-up with old colleagues and making new friends, this week presents many opportunities