Get communications ideas for revitalizing campaign momentum and getting your donors excited about the future of your institution. Agenda Campaigns: Enhanced Donor Communications Campaign ASU 2020 discussion points The importance of private support Why donors are important to the institutional future How all gifts make a difference Communicating the importance of an endowment Objectives-Based Communications […]
Learn proven strategies for building effective partnerships and aligning the work done between alumni relations and fundraising teams. When these two teams work in concert with each other, it can dramatically increase both engagement and giving. Lynne Wester and Jenny Jones will give you practical advice for: Beginning the conversation about partnership Developing shared goals between […]
Recognizing students who are in crisis or who are exhibiting mental health concerns is one thing; being comfortable assisting these students with the skills you possess in this area is another. We will explore these skills as well as those needed to properly work with current social justice issues presented in higher ed today. Join […]
The rising costs of higher education and questions about institutional value have changed the expectations of what admissions and financial aid counseling prospective students and families should receive. This often leaves leaders in admissions asking questions such as: What financial aid information should admissions officers be responsible for? Where and when should the “handoff” between […]
Learn how to overcome flexible learning space challenges of cost, space limitations, and project sustainability with an integrated planning process. During this training, you will hear the latest research and see how integrating freely available tools can support your flexible space design decisions by examining: Key components of an active learning space initiative Data collection, […]
Learn how to increase giving, participation, and job placement with key corporate partners. Agenda Getting Started: Identifying Top Alumni Employers Mining various data sources Collaborating internally Engaging corporate champions Developing Corporate Alumni Engagement Goals Establishing a Corporate Presence Branding your corporate outreach Developing successful programming and engagement opportunities Networking breakfasts and lunches Developing a corporate […]
Learn how organizations and institutions have successfully increased the retention rates of their veteran and military-connected students. Tanya Ang of the American Council on Education and Bruce Kelley with University of South Dakota will discuss: Common issues impacting military-connected students’ success Critical areas of support that you may be missing Student support and community services […]
The value of volunteer leaders at your institution is undeniable, but how do you understand their motivations and preferences to ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial? Here we will provide a strategy to help ensure that you are engaging and involving your boards and councils, campaign committees, and other volunteer leaders, in a way […]
After participating in this online training, you will ensure Title IX compliance for study abroad students and staff. Agenda Overview of Title IX & Compliance Understanding how Title IX Extends to Study Abroad Trips Institution-Lead or Sponsored Trips On-Site Director Role Sticky Situations Real-life Title IX Study Abroad Case Scenarios Action Steps to Prepare Your […]
Communicate with recent graduates in ways that inspire engagement and giving. Agenda Communicating with Millennials Effective language Giving preferences Communication methods Creative and Successful Communications and Programs Targeted solicitations Challenges and crowdfunding Stewarding Young Alumni Donors Demonstrating impact Eliciting future giving
Learn how two institutions improved their non-traditional student retention and completion rates using data. You will gain new insights for how you can: Create a program for students earning below a 2.0 their first semester Improve your use of analytics and outreach to boost completion rates Draft a unique intervention plan for non-traditional students This […]
Prevent your institution from being added to the 275+ Title IX cases that remain open due to mismanagement. Agenda What is Title IX? History Definitions Common and Uncommon Understanding Compliance 101 Non-discrimination policies Title IX coordinators Grievance Process Lessons learned from other institutions Steps college executives need to take Understanding violations Regularly reviewing dear colleague […]
For many private institutions, community college transfer students represent a viable and untapped opportunity for increased enrollment and tuition revenue. This webcast has been designed to help private, four-year institutions capitalize on this growing student population. Our expert instructor will help you understand how to make a compelling case for building community college transfer pathways […]
Academic leaders are being called upon to improve the productivity of their operations, but many lack appropriate data and strategic analysis to increase output and reduce costs. Join us to learn how one institution used data-driven evidence to: Determine differential cost per credit hour across a range of departments Examine average revenue, costs, and contribution […]
Better use social media, Â text messaging, and email to effectively connect with students. Agenda Appreciative Advising Creating a strategic digital advising and communications plan Launching communication campaigns Identifying target engagement Crafting the message Leveraging partnerships to repurpose content Media Selection Social media Text messaging Email Automating your everyday communication Assessing your communications campaign Overcoming communication […]
Effectively collect and actually use your alumni survey data. Agenda Overview of Alumni Survey Design Goals Current usage Survey platforms Event Surveys How to best distribute Analyzing data Follow-Up with respondents Using data in event performance evaluation Making decisions based on information learned Alumni Attitudinal Surveys Gathering and analyzing data Triggers for major gift prospects […]
Gain the skills you need to address and mitigate common challenges that deans face. Agenda The Academic Leader’s Role Four leadership best practices Common Challenges for Academic Leaders: Scenarios Understanding the issue What would you do as a dean? Speaker’s experience and result Assessing the leadership practices Resources
Learn fresh ideas for how you can communicate with deposited students to prevent summer melt and increase yield at your institution. During the webcast, you will learn how to: Make your yield communications more successful Use print, digital, and social media channels as tools to prevent summer melt Educate and mobilize cross-campus partners to create […]
One of the largest growing populations on college campuses today are international students. Student affairs practitioners, not just the mental health providers, need to acquire and practice cultural competency in their interactions and services with international students. This webcast will give you five practical skills to enhance your cultural competency, as well as your department’s, […]
Gain strategies for more effectively moving donors through your pipeline. Agenda Evaluating and Managing your Leadership Donor Portfolio Moving donors into, and upgrading within, your leadership giving levels Effectively assessing and managing your leadership donor portfolio Developing goals and strategies for leadership donors Continuous leadership giving Upgrading for higher level annual giving Upgrading from leadership […]
