Learn how cluster hiring and mutual mentoring lead to recruitment, retention, and success of more diverse faculty. Overview Many institutions have expressed a commitment to addressing social inequity in its multiple forms as part of their strategic plans. One way this commitment is being implemented at many colleges and universities is through efforts to recruit and […]
Discuss with your peers the best practices for combining virtual and traditional relationship building strategies. Overview During the pandemic, many institutions had a banner fiscal year because of an unanticipated amount of major gifts. This has proven to advancement leaders that the major gift officer role can be done successfully remotely. As a result, now […]
Build a leadership pipeline and overcome resistance to leadership within your academic department. Overview Many academic leaders aim to build a leadership culture in their departments that promotes faculty retention and creates a bench of future leaders. However, common challenges such as competitive, individualistic cultures and skepticism towards administration thwart many of these efforts. Academic […]
Protect the reputation of your institution and the donor against legal or political scrutiny. Overview When donors want to establish a scholarship for the two federally protected class groups that receive the most legal scrutiny–women and students of color–your advancement shop must navigate risk in a way that doesn’t scare away donors or distract from […]
