Learn how a day of giving can encourage giving to your institution in a more compelling and urgent way. You will learn how to develop a day of giving from concept and launch to follow up. Session one will cover pre-planning, collaborating across campus, and executing a day of giving. Session two will cover gift processing […]
An effective phonathon program can be a great way to re-engage alumni, steward donors, and build affinity. This four-part training series will cover the most common challenges facing calling programs and offer practical solutions. 1. Scripting – Learn how to best use time on the phone with alumni to build rapport, confirm contact information, and secure a […]
Campus tragedies involving students with psychological disabilities highlight the need for campuses to be prepared to anticipate and respond to student risk and threats. Identifying and responding to students who may pose a threat of harm to themselves or others forces administrators to walk a fine line between over- and under-response. In order to respond […]
any institutions continue to prioritize capital projects—student life, academic, or administrative—without assessing their full impact. Learn how you can improve the prioritization of capital projects at your institution by better addressing the ROI associated with each project. You will gain the tactics you need to better: Measure and report full long-term impact of project cost […]
Learn ten common mistakes new presidents make and how you can avoid them. Patrick Sanaghan will share what he has learned from interviewing and working with dozens of college and university presidents. Join us to learn these lessons and how you can ensure a smooth and successful leadership transition for your institution. Add a recording […]
Learn how your institution can begin coaching and teaching innovation to your students. During this training, we will discuss how to encourage an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset both inside and outside of the classroom. You will explore the five key components for encouraging this mindset in students and how both faculty and staff can help […]
Most strategic plans are aspirational and well-intentioned, but typically end up on a shelf collecting dust. Actual execution of the strategic plan is what separates a great institution from a good one. During this webinar, you will learn the six key dimensions of strategic plan implementation and offer practical suggestions for improving each: Alignment Decision […]
Take the confusion out of financial aid for admitted students and their families. Agenda Best Practice Examples: Non-Digital Communication Written In-Person Best Practice Examples: Electronic Communication Email Video Website Net price calculator Moving Forward: Keys to Concise Financial Aid Communication Simplifying financial aid language Articulating student loans and scholarships Identifying cross-campus partners for financial aid […]
Why do the same incidents paralyze some people but act as a springboard for others to change, grow, and learn? Setbacks, mistakes, and failures are inevitable—the key is resilience. Leaders must be able to navigate these situations and not just bounce back, but bounce forward. Join leadership expert, Pat Sanaghan, online to explore resilience and […]
How responsive are you to the rights and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals? Agenda Understanding the link between Title IX and LGBTQ+ Rights The current landscape – what is happening on campuses around the country? Defining gender-based and orientation-based discrimination 5P Framework for Understanding Federal Regulations (By Bev Baligad) Policy Processes People Professional Development Programming Raising […]
Leading is not for the faint of heart—it is a challenging and complex endeavor, and there is no roadmap. Too often, the volume of problems, personal insecurities, high pressure, and ego can produce leaders that can be toxic, likely to burn out, and ultimately take their institutions backwards, not forwards. In this webcast, we’ll review […]
As the higher education landscape changes, there is greater stress placed on departmental teams to deal with an increasingly complex operating environment. As the stakes increase, so too, must the performance of these teams. In this online training, leadership expert Patrick Sanaghan will share 10 differentiators of exceptional teams that enable them to perform at […]
Addressing issues of civility among faculty can be a thorny issue when you consider the scope of free speech, academic freedom, and how social media blurs the lines between the personal and professional context. Join us online for an in-depth examination of this increasingly important issue, including practical steps academic leaders can take to improve […]
Are you effectively engaging diverse donors and alumni? Agenda What Does a Holistic and Strategic Approach Look Like? Key Components of Programs and Initiatives Understanding diverse audiences Internal considerations Staffing Training Intercultural competency Adjusting cultivation and solicitation Understanding benefits for the whole shop External considerations Programming and engagement Adjusting alumni engagement programming based on shared […]
Learn how UNC Charlotte successfully centralized its scholarship administration process. Agenda The presentation will consist of three main sections: The impact of UNC Charlotte’s decision to centralize the scholarship administration process Three essential steps toward centralization: Conducting an audit of your current scholarship awarding process Evaluating existing options for streamlining that process Defining and communicating […]
Make strategic decisions surrounding regional fundraising and alumni relations initiatives. Join us online to learn how you can establish a physical regional presence that can help your institution improve alumni engagement, enhance fundraising efforts, and open doors for student-alumni opportunities. You will gain valuable insights on: Evaluating your readiness to pursue a regional presence Aligning […]
Resistance to change is normal – build your toolkit to manage it more effectively. Agenda Lighting a Fire Why the intellectual case by itself isn’t enough Understanding the primary motives of your faculty New Behaviors, New Attitudes Choosing a change strategy Four essential conversations Addressing Resistance Assessing readiness How individuals experience change Exploring the three […]
Leverage your campaign communications to engage donors and elevate your brand. Agenda Branding 101: Understanding what a brand is Linking your institutional and campaign brand Which comes first? Do people give to an institution or to a campaign? How can a campaign brand resonate with and challenge the institutional brand? Examples of complementary institutional and […]
Identify how to avoid common pitfalls in shared services implementation. Agenda Key Drivers Understanding where you are today Defining factors of the business case Forming your project team: internal and external stakeholders Job function and responsibility assessment Critical considerations to begin Aligning your objectives Identifying opportunities and defining scope Principles guiding your approach and decision […]
New learning spaces require a significant amount of institutional resources and present a great opportunity—but only if you appropriately support and engage your faculty. Having a sustainable faculty development program maximizes the impact that new learning spaces have on the quality of student learning and advances in instructor pedagogy. Join us to learn how to […]
