Learn what to say and how best to say it by exploring the practices of inquiry and authentic curiosity. Overview Discovery work is an essential part of the fundraising process because it’s your first access point to learning how to optimize a potential donor’s philanthropic interest. Refreshing your approach and strategy, especially considering the digital […]
Position your college for future program growth and financial sustainability while also engaging faculty. Overview Currently, academic leaders are rethinking their programs to meet the realities of student demands in a post-Covid environment. Some universities have sunset entire departments and programs, while others have taken programs hybrid or fully online. What is right for your […]
Gain insight on how you can grow your experience and develop the necessary skills to position yourself for an Academic Dean role. Overview In your role as Assistant or Associate Dean, you might be questioning what comes next in your career path. For many, becoming an Academic Dean is an exciting prospect and the clear […]
Prepare your shop for its next challenge or matching gift opportunity. Overview Many educational institutions benefit from large matching or challenge gifts (not to be confused with corporate matching gift programs). A donor makes a gift or pledge with the expectation that the advancement shop will raise the same amount of funds from other donors. For example, a donor may pledge $50M […]
Strategically integrate deans and academic leaders in annual giving as a way to build your donor pipeline. Overview Collaborating with academic leaders is a strategic priority for many of us, and by connecting with deans and academic leaders in intentional ways early in the fundraising cycle, you help your academic colleagues see themselves within philanthropy. Perhaps more importantly, you also provide alumni and donors the opportunity to realize the impact […]
Imagine the impact a diverse alumni board could do for your alumni engagement efforts. Overview Your alumni board is the foundation of your efforts to engage alumni and donors successfully. However, to expand beyond traditional engagement strategies that intentionally connect with your diverse alumni population more effectively, you need to have an alumni board that […]
Create a culture within your team where positive communication improves relationships, trust and equity and inclusion efforts. Overview As higher ed moves into a new post-COVID era and your team is tasked with solving new problems, it is more important than ever to focus on building – and perhaps even rebuilding – a team culture that […]
Strive to end anti-Asian hate crimes through consistent and meaningful support for your APIDA community. Overview Institutions across the United States host a variety of programs and events throughout the month of May in recognition of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. This month-long recognition serves to honor and celebrate the rich histories, […]
Benchmark against peer institutions as your shop transitions toward a hybrid workforce. Overview Advancement shops were forced to rapidly transition to a fully remote workforce last year due to COVID-19. As institutions plan to reopen in the Fall, we are now preparing for yet another transition to what for many shops will be a hybrid […]
