Even in good times, philanthropy's road warriors spend much of their time traveling to clients' campuses to help plan megacampaigns or improve giving programs. But now, as the stock market stumbles and the country's financial system gets an extreme makeover, demand for their presence has gone up, as college administrators and trustees look for advice on how to stay one step ahead of the shifting landscape. In this article, two fund-raising experts provide suggestions for bumpy times by emphasizing getting current data quickly, shifting portfolios to look for the most-promising immediate prospects, and returning to supporters to request additional donations.