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Huron Expands Fundraising and Philanthropy Services with Acquisition of Advancement Resources and Addition of Halpin Partnership
Additions enhance Huron’s ability to offer world-class fundraising and philanthropy services and solutions to mission-driven clients CHICAGO--(BUSINESS
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAdditions enhance Huron’s ability to offer world-class fundraising and philanthropy services and solutions to mission-driven clients\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nHuron (NASDAQ: HURN), a global professional services firm, today announced it has acquired Advancement Resources, a leader in research-based, philanthropy-focused professional education services. Huron also announced it signed an agreement to join forces with Halpin Partnership, a U.K.-based management consultancy specializing in higher education fundraising, governance, and strategy. By combining Advancement Resources’ distinct learning and training capabilities, Halpin Partnership’s deep U.K. higher education and nonprofit client relationships, and its current global philanthropy offerings, Huron will be able to provide comprehensive fundraising and philanthropy solutions to advance the strategy, operations, professional development, and technology supporting its clients’ missions.\n\n\"We are thrilled to welcome Advancement Resources and Halpin Partnership to the Huron team,\" said Mark Hussey, CEO and President of Huron. \"Fundraising and philanthropy play a vital role in helping our clients sustain and invest in their missions. With the addition of Advancement Resources and Halpin Partnership, we can offer our mission-driven clients an even more comprehensive suite of services to help them achieve their philanthropic goals and move their strategies forward.\"\n\nIn March 2024, Huron acquired GG+A to expand its expertise in philanthropic strategy, major gift fundraising, and advancement leadership. Bringing in Advancement Resources and Halpin Partnership is the latest step in the firm’s strategy to enhance its fundraising and philanthropy capabilities.\n\nThe acquisition of Advancement Resources enhances Huron's ability to provide clients with customized learning programs, coaching, and engagement support for academic leaders, faculty, clinicians, and staff. Their specialized fundraising training and tools are designed to help higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits unlock their full philanthropic potential.\n\n“We are thrilled to join the Huron team,” said Ben Golding, CEO of Advancement Resources. “Together, we will raise the level and impact of philanthropy at the world’s leading institutions. Through this combined effort, our...