As a frontline fundraiser, you have likely honed your “fundraising voice” over time. You have learned to embody crucial tenets such as integrity, listening, and humility in ways that feel authentic and purposeful. As you continue adapting to a virtual workflow, have you considered whether your fundraising voice is deeply rooted in handshakes or face-to-face […]
All alumni-student mentoring programs connect students to alumni for professional development and engagement purposes. But while some programs aim to serve as many students as possible, other programs try to foster meaningful connections by being highly personalized and selective. Join us online to learn about Leadership OU, a highly selective, award-winning program at Oakland University. […]
With an extensive background in fundraising, donor relations, program development and leadership, Sarah is committed to not only stewarding past gifts, but inspiring future philanthropy at higher education and non-profit organizations across the country. Sarah has been responsible for building new and innovative donor relations programs from the ground up at multiple educational institutions and […]
Mike Frantz has served in enrollment and admissions positions for over two decades. He came to Buena Vista University (BVU) from Robert Morris University, where he served as vice president of enrollment for two years. Previous to his time at Robert Morris, Frantz lead the enrollment program at Wilkes University. From 1989–1998, Frantz was a […]
Dr. Mancini has led the undergraduate nursing program through the implementation of its innovative and successful online Academic Partnership program. She also managed the preparation and execution of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offering that the UTA nursing program has released. Mary has more than 90 publications to her credit and is a sought […]
As faculty and staff, you have undoubtedly interacted with and/or provided accommodations for students with disabilities. However, these students may still face discrimination on your college campuses. By knowing the kinds of experiences faced by students with disabilities (e.g., physical, mental, psychological, etc.), you are better able to engage in critical reflection and take action to remove […]
Haley has served as an Academic Success Coordinator & Academic Advisor for Undeclared / Exploratory students at Colorado State University since 2005. In her position, she teaches classes for both first- and second-year students focused on academic decision-making and major exploration, advises a student organization to support and represent Undeclared / Exploratory students, coordinates campus-wide […]
With over 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Hiskes offers extensive expertise in developing and cultivating interdisciplinary programs, interdisciplinary teacher-scholars, and administrative structures to support interdisciplinarity. As Dean of a College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Anne oversaw the creation and development of innovative interdisciplinary majors, minors, and certificate programs as well as programs that […]
Mark Miller delivers a diversity of experience having begun his career in student housing as a Residence Hall Director and holding positions on university campuses including Director of Housing and Assistant VP of Operations. Moving off-campus, he has supervised operations at the portfolio level in both student and traditional multifamily housing including staffing, marketing and […]
When your institution receives a major gift, whether in the form of one single gift or through a multi-year pledge, it is important to manage that gift accurately. This includes placing the gift in its appropriate account on campus, ensuring that pledge reminders are sent out and payment secured in a timely manner, and that […]
