Securing a principal gift can have an immense impact on the way an institution is able to meet its mission and serve students effectively. However, identifying and cultivating relationships with potential principal gift donors takes patience, intentionality, and compromise. In this useful question-and-answer virtual webcast, our expert instructor, Mitchell Spearman, will call upon his experiences […]
Today, there is increasing pressure on institutions to engage in research, garner more funding, and contribute to innovation and economic development. For those trying to take their research activity off the ground, establishing an external university partnership can be just the right strategic step to boost growth and enhance the visibility of their institution’s research […]
Frontline fundraising is a demanding job that leaves many major gifts officers emotionally and physically drained. Dealing with rejection and adjusting to life on the road are just two of the stressors that help explain why gift officer retention is at an all-time low. By engaging fundraisers in career planning conversations early in their tenure, […]
Steve is beginning his 21st year working as a higher-education professional. He has held positions in Residence Life, Wellness, and Student Affairs. He is currently the Assistant Dean of Student Success for the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. Steve received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Providence […]
Recently, I partnered with Academic Impressions to survey over 100 institutions about how they engage alumni on social media. By far, these institutions had seen the most success via Facebook, and I invited them to submit their most popular Facebook posts — those that drew the most reaction (Likes) and engagement (Comments) from alumni. I […]
As a Psychotherapist, Dr. Tayyab has offered individual and group therapy since 2011 to more than 500 UTSC students experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, and other mental health related concerns. He has handled more than 150 crises in the past nine years in a variety of clinical situations. As the Lead Researcher of Flourish, he assisted […]
Maria is a career educator whose work experience spans a variety of institutional categories, including research universities, comprehensive universities, land-grant universities, and urban-located and rural-located, HBCUs, and PWIs. She served as President and CEO of Coppin State University (CSU) and was the first woman to be installed as president. Prior to her appointment at CSU, […]
At Winthrop, we had never undertaken true, multi-year athletic department strategic planning. Here’s what we learned when we transitioned from annual work plans to defining annual objectives. by Ken Halpin and L. Jeffrey Perez, Winthrop University Those of us in higher education are sick and tired of hearing we face an unprecedented set of challenges: […]
Annie Kurtin joined the Student Engagement & Career Development department at the University of Arizona in 2017. As Associate Director, Student Engagement, Annie oversees the 100% Engagement Initiative – a campus-wide program that creates and connects undergraduates with opportunities for experiential learning, both within and beyond the classroom. In addition to 100% Engagement, Annie works […]
Patty Burns is the chief strategist and information architect of the award-winning Kenyon College website. The director of three comprehensive web redesigns, she has extensive practical experience in the planning and execution of this complex process in the small college environment. To lead a successful redesign, she believes one must understand the institution’s needs and […]
