Development Officer: Qualities for Success
United Board Executive Vice President Ricky Cheng shares highlights some of the qualities that development officers need for success.
Strategic Planning and Resource Development
Meilinda, Petra Christian University
Bringing Theater Skills to New Roles
Former United Board Fellow Meilinda has discovered that her theater-based skills are useful in her new role as director of the Office of Institutional Advancement at Petra Christian University.
Didik Wahjudi, Petra Christian University
Developing a Spirit of Giving
A United Board grant helped Didik Wahjudi and his colleagues at Petra Christian University expand their knowledge of effective fundraising practices.
Strategic Planning: Strong Relationships and Shared Goals
Interview with Anthony Ruger, United Board Trustee
Strategic planning emphasizes the “intellectual” work of assessing strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats – the SWOT analysis – but often overlooks the equally important “relationship” work. That’s been the experience of Anthony Ruger, a United Board trustee and member of its Development Committee.
Ricky Cheng, United Board
The Gift of Education
“I have always had an interest in education. I believe that the best way to help people is to give them an education, so that they can choose their own path. Give them an education, and they will have a lot more options in life.”