Gain nine formative online assessment strategies to improve student learning outcomes. This example-packed training provides a guide for each assessment technique, allowing you to practically apply these techniques in your online courses to improve student feedback and more effectively address student challenges.
Do you have a strong planned giving pipeline? Agenda Success at Texas A&M Components of the will kit Wills guide booklet Methods of giving Heritage membership brochure Others: Glossary, brochures, etc How do we market the will kit Direct mail Email E-newsletter Effectively targeting groups Processing requests Internal considerations External considerations How to demonstrate ROI at your school Visits Gifts Scaling considerations: How to implement at any budget level
Develop personalized impact reports for your donors. Agenda Impact reports: OSU’s results Sample impact report: Final product Donor feedback Institutional feedback Identifying the right donors Strategic plan Getting buy-in Information to gather Probing questions for staff Information synthesis Production Key partnerships Collaboration techniques Effective delivery tactics Setting realistic goals considering time, staff, and budget Timeline associated with each phase Realistic number of impact reports per year Frequency of impact report per donor Impact reports for annual giving donors Extendable impact reports Corporate partners Dean’s list Leadership annual donors
Learn the core tenets of a sound gift acceptance policy that will help to protect the integrity of your institution. You will gain insights into how you can best work with a gift acceptance committee and train frontline fundraisers on the intricacies of your guidelines as they relate to: Real property Matching gifts Split-interest gifts Gifts with associated benefits Morality clauses Included with your registration is a resource packet including 10 sample gift acceptance policies.
Ditch your housing lottery in favor of a strategic housing priority model. Agenda Identifying the Catalyst for Change Vision for Residential Learning Setting learning goals and outcomes Authorship Interculturalism Community living Tailoring Residential Curriculum for Engagement Educational plan/blueprint Designed learning experiences Partnering with Campus Stakeholders Developing a proposal process PATH points example Considerations Impact on staff Training Implementation and communication plan Change Management Success Stories/Lessons Learned
Get practical techniques that will allow you to successfully launch a branding initiative. Agenda Institutional Context and Background In wake of tragedy Timing during fundraising campaign Creation and Evolution of Brand Cross-campus collaboration Understanding what resonates Cultivating Buy-In Allowing all to feel it out Creation of specific additional taglines Successful Launch and Ongoing Implementation Implications for all communications Planning for the next few years, next steps Campus-Wide Successes Stats on admissions, fundraising, health system Anecdotal and cultural successes
Learn how to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts within your department. Agenda Effective conflict communication Active listening Summarizing Problem solving Session management Facilitation Building rapport Collaborative vs. control Continuing the conversation Empathizing Increasing faculty morale Collegiality Openness Trust Fairness Evaluating conflict Resolving conflict
Learn how you can use data to effectively measure and improve your planned giving program. You will learn how to: Determine the right metrics for your shop Collect and track key pieces of planned giving data Communicate your program’s value internally and externally Our expert instructor has experience at both small and large institutions and will share insights that you can apply to your own institutional context.
Learn the implications that direct assessment can have for your institution’s accreditation and financial aid. Agenda Understanding direct assessment Competency-based education (CBE) Title IV provision allowing for financial aid Role of assessment in CBE Accreditation for CBE programs Financial aid for CBE programs Applying for approval under the “direct assessment†provision
Help students build their academic grit by identifying resiliency challenges and offering them practical solutions. Whether you are pointing students toward campus resources or coaching students directly, you will leave this training better able to promote success and persistence. You will learn interventions that you can start using immediately both in person and online to help students: Build self-efficacy in the classroom Improve faculty interaction skills Overcome life barriers Integrate into campus life and culture “Sue was very articulate and the flow of the webcast was excellent. I felt engaged and even though I have more than 10 years in higher ed, I took away new ideas.” Anne Marie Hodges, Chamberlain College of Nursing “It was very helpful! I especially appreciated the interactive activity. It was handled very well. Going through the specific questions or suggestions you might give to a student helped me ground the general advice that the presenter gave.” Carolina De la Rosa, Student Engagement Specialist, SUNY Plattsburgh
Get the information you need to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations for complaints against faculty and staff. Whether you are new to internal investigations or new to higher education, join us online to walk through the process of what you must accomplish during an internal investigation. You will learn the necessities of internal investigations from an attorney and from a practitioner in higher education, including: What needs to be investigated, and who needs to be involved Critical components of every investigation Proper report-writing and documentation Communication strategies for internal and external parties Register for a recording of this webcast, and keep it in your training library to supplement your existing training of current and future investigators. Note: This program will not cover civil rights investigations related to Title IX.
Learn how one institution grew their parent giving by 50% to $2M in five years. Agenda Institutional Context Parent Program Structure Annual fund (unrestricted and designated to support opportunities) Parent programs and relationships across campus Parent development committee Welcome calls to incoming freshman/transfer families Communications Website community Welcome invitation to incoming families and for parent committee Parent guide Solicitations and appeals Committees Giving expectations (median, not minimum) Multiple opportunities for involvement (beyond tuition and annual fund donations) Goal of cultivation rather than only outward fundraising Results Parents of Alumni Development Lasting cultivation Results
Stewarding annual donors is notoriously difficult, but is also vital to retaining these donors. The key to stewarding these donors lies in using existing resources and opportunities to maximize your time, budget, and stewardship efforts. Watch this recorded online training to hear how the University of Tampa increased giving by 11% in their first year with intentional stewardship touches, without increasing their budget.
Integrating annual giving throughout your campaign gives you the best chance to make the most of your donors’ potential and promote sustained annual giving following the campaign. Join us online to learn how to seamlessly incorporate your annual giving program throughout your current or upcoming campaign. Through examples of institutional best practices you will learn: Key strategies for growth and development in each campaign phase Cultivation and solicitation tactics for donors across giving levels Best practices for sustaining your success after your campaign closes
Which planned gift vehicle is best for your top prospects? Agenda Planned giving vehicle benefits Tax implications Wealth allocation Essential planned gift vehicles with case study examples Revocable Gifts Bequests: wills/living trusts Retirement plan beneficiary POD assets/beneficiary deeds Life insurance beneficiary Irrevocable Gifts Life-income plans Life Estate Lead Trust Resource: Planned Giving Matrix Identifying the right donors Questions to ask (Resource: Strategic Questions) Key information needed Putting it into action: Donor profiles + gifts
When was the last time you updated your faculty handbook? Agenda A Brief Overview of Common Problems with Faculty Handbooks Outdated handbook models Contractual issues, costs, and morale implications Outline of Common Problems and Solutions Common problem #1: Inconsistent appointment letters and using handbooks as contracts Common problem #2: Failure to define essential terms Key terms to define Alignment with institutional policies Common problem #3: Inconsistent tenure standards, discipline/dismissal procedures, and appeal/grievance provisions Articulating key provisions Ensuring early intervention Consistency with shared governance Common problem #4: Unworkable/Obsolete/Illegal provisions including amendment limitations Streamlining the handbook Ensuring compliance with current laws Common Problem #5: Unnecessary or inappropriate material (including common provisions that should not be included in the handbook) Next Steps/Final Q&A Setting a schedule/timeframe Involving faculty
Learn how you can identify and use metrics to better manage your admissions team. Gain proven strategies for fostering employee engagement, establishing individual and team goals, and conducting effective performance assessments. You will come away with specific examples of metrics and evaluation instruments that you will be able to use to improve admissions team management on your campus. Our expert instructor, W. Kent Barnds, will be available throughout to address any context-specific questions you may have regarding management or measurement of your own admissions team’s performance.
Make sure that you and your faculty are appropriately complying with Title IX. Agenda Brief Overview of Title IX and the Faculty Role 5 Things Every Department Chair Needs to Know About Title IX Institutional policies and procedures Reporting obligations of faculty and department staff The role of your department in helping students navigate the reporting and investigation process Resources available for assisting students and others How to support Title IX compliance efforts inside and outside the classroom Final Q&A
Learn how to balance students’ First Amendment rights with your institutional interest in maintaining a productive educational environment. Through case studies from real-life examples, you will get expert tips on how to effectively and appropriately address student activism in classrooms, on campus grounds, on social media, off campus, and more. Understanding the legal standards governing students’ rights and acceptable restrictions goes a long way toward protecting your students’ freedom and institution’s reputation. With public demonstrations and symbolic expressions continuing to rise on campus, you cannot afford to miss this training.
Gain a better understanding of what data and reports you need to ensure that your donor relations efforts are targeted and successful. You will learn about the essential reports that every donor relations professional should have access to and understand fluently. You will also gain insight into how to leverage those reports to enhance your overall donor relations operation. Learn from Donor Relations Guru, Lynne Wester “I found that Essential Reports for Donor Relations provided a new perspective on information I use every day. Lynne’s presentation will inform ways I think strategically about my work in donor relations.” Chris Bicknell Marden, Associate Director/Stewardship Manager, Colby College “This webinar was full of easy ways to look at your donors and understand your areas that need improvement… This is an especially exceptional webinar for anyone just starting out in the donor relations world. I now have great ideas and the tools I need to hit the ground running.” Sarah Eimer, Director of Donor Relations, Emporia State University Foundation
