College presidents and foundation CEO's want to believe they have an advancement "A Team" and this book describes key strategies for developing effective team approaches. A must read for those involved with higher education advancement. -- Suellen Mann, MBA, CFRE, PBSC Foundation Executive Director As an attorney, an alumnus, and an Advisory Board member, I have seen various perspectives of how higher education works and believe that Jeffrey Buller and Dianne Reeves capture the partnership that is essential for higher education fundraising. Development is truly a team effort and cannot rest solely upon one person. Their collaboration has resulted in excellent opportunities for students and faculty. -- Thomas Zeichman, JD, focuses his practice on the representation of receivers, assignees, trustees, debtors, and creditors in the various aspects of commercial bankruptcy and general insolvency workout situations In today's extremely competitive fundraising environment to secure major gifts for higher education this book is a must read! Drawing from their vast experience so artfully expressed by engaging case studies, the authors provide an inspiring, essential, and fail-safe roadmap to assure your success as an advancement professional in today's ever changing world. -- Margaret May Damen, , CFP (R), CLU (R), ChFC (R), CAP (R)Founder and President, Institute for Women and Wealth; co-author, "Women, Wealth and Giving: The Virtuous Legacy of the Boom Generation"