If you support more than one person, you’ve likely already learned that what might work with one person, might not work for another. In this discussion, we’ll explore what “flexing your approach” looks like with different direct reports. For example, some might respond better to direct communication, others might need time to process a new […]
It’s ok to accept the fact that you might not become lifelong friends with a direct report, but what do you do when you really struggle to get along with them? Personality and work styles aside, you’ll still need to continue to supervise that person in a fair and supportive way. In this discussion, we’ll […]
No one supervises in a vacuum. Supervision involves people, so it’s inherently messy and relational at its core. We all report to people above us, work alongside peers at our level, and support people below us. In some ways, our direction and success are dependent on how well we navigate information flow, strategy, and implementation […]
How do you spend the time in your 1:1 check-ins? What makes them hard or what could make them more productive? In this discussion, we’ll gather ideas and strategies from the group on how we’ll unpack one of the most basic, important, and sometimes challenging tools we have – the check-in.
Becoming a supervisor requires shifting your mindset from an individual contributor to someone who must also create an environment that will enable other’s success. This requires a mindset shift. You don’t want to lose sight of your own preferences and unique skillsets but now, your work must also be driven by what is best for […]
Some people may have intentionally sought out supervision. Others may have fallen into that path. Regardless, how many people ask themselves what kind of a supervisor they want to be? In this discussion, we’ll create the space for you to think about what kind of supervisor you want to be. We’ll explore questions like:
The donor’s legacy and philanthropic goals need to be carried on through their gift to your institution. Before a formal proposal is presented, or prior to a meeting that focuses on outlining the gift agreement, you need to connect the donor family’s values to your institutional goals. This process begins by aligning family engagement strategies […]
The exercise of facilitating philanthropic conversations around values with the families you engage with is essential for the long-term philanthropic viability of your institution. However, gift officers are often not trained for this unique approach to fundraising that focuses on the family. Instead, they may often feel a natural hesitation to insert themselves into these […]
Transferring values, not just dollars, is the essence of philanthropic conversations in families. These conversations rarely occur with families who have the actual capacity to give, however. Whether your alumnus identifies as middle-class or is part of a family with a long-storied history with your institution, cultivating conversation among their closest familial ties is often […]
Philanthropy is critical to helping institutions meet their academic missions, and at its core, it is all about building and maintaining relationships. Although fundraising is just one of the myriad responsibilities overseen by an academic dean, the development officer is a key partner in assisting the dean in achieving those fundraising goals. To find success […]
