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A Masterclass in Discovery Work
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 […]
How to Use an Inclusive ROI Approach for Program Prioritization
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 […]
Foundations for New Title IX Coordinators
Are you an emerging or aspiring Title IX Coordinator? Learn how to be more confident in your role by gaining a toolbelt of tangible resources and a roadmap for success. Overview New Title IX Coordinators may enter their role with little or no formalized training. This workshop will provide new coordinators with less than one […]
Exploring Different Pathways to Deanship
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 […]
Effectively Manage Matching and Challenge Gift Campaigns
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 […]
Strategies to Run a Successful Lab as Chair
Learn how you can balance your lab responsibilities with your administrative duties as Department Chair. Overview Running a lab is essential in some disciplines; it is how one maintains a research portfolio, creates an avenue for original publications, and establishes credibility among colleagues in order to build your brand. However, maintaining a lab while Chair […]
Engaging Deans and Academic Leaders in Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
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 […]
Techniques to Build Greater Cultural Humility
Increase self-awareness and self-control to foster meaningful interactions with others. Overview In Part One of Academic Impressions’ cultural humility training, you learned about the benefits of building cultural humility and how it can help to mitigate bias that you may have towards a person or group. Join us for Part Two to learn about the techniques that you can […]
Networking Skills for Women Leaders
Pullquote Overview As a health and wellness professional, you are currently planning for how to keep students healthy and safe in the fall in light of COVID-19. The front-end details are dizzying. You’re considering how to fund, staff, and implement testing. You’re examining technology and privacy considerations around contact tracing. In addition, you’re thinking through […]