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Advancement 101:
A 7-Day Foundational Series
Join our program to receive bite-sized lessons on fundraising basics daily for 7 business days. Complete the program to get a certificate!
The next cohort starts on Monday.
This online program is an easy way to educate both new hires and existing staff (including academic leaders) with fundraising responsibilities on the important work of advancement. We worked with our top collaborators in each functional area across the shop to bring you a course that offers a high-level overview and provides connections to the donor pipeline and advancement’s goals. Topics covered in this program are:
- Alumni Relations
- Annual Giving
- Major Gifts
- Donor Relations
- Planned Giving
- Advancement Services
Who Will Benefit
This program was designed to provide an overview of advancement’s functional areas that will be beneficial to new advancement team members, as well as faculty, admissions, and student affairs professionals. After watching this course, you’ll be ready to support fundraising efforts or collaborate with your advancement colleagues more effectively.
How It Works
For 7 days, you will get daily emails Monday through Friday with bite-sized videos that you can complete in 30 minutes or less each day. If you complete all modules within seven days, you will have the chance to request a certificate. New cohorts start every Monday.
Integrate professional development into your daily routine and establish a solid understanding of advancement in your work.
MEMBERS – Sign up and get a certificate!
Submit your information to enroll into our 7-day foundational Advancement program. You will get daily emails Monday through Friday with bite-sized videos that you can complete in 30 minutes or less each day. If you finish the curriculum within 7 days, you will have the chance to request a certificate of completion.
Members: Sign in to register.
Before You Start
01.
Make sure you’re logged in with your membership credentials.
02.
Start the 4-Day Foundational Course on this webpage or from one of your daily emails.
Week 1
Day 1
19 minutes
Introduction to Alumni Relations
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Day 2
17 minutes
Introduction to Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
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Day 3
20 minutes
Introduction to Annual Giving
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Day 4
26 minutes
Introduction to Donor Relations
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Day 5
28 minutes
Introduction to Major Gifts
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Week 2
Day 6
27 minutes
Introduction to Planned Giving
Watch:
Day 7
28 minutes
Introduction to Advancement Services
Take Action:
Completed our Higher Education in America foundational program?
Please fill out this form to request a certificate.
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Featured Collection: Maximizing Digital Engagement in Advancement
As a member, you can unlock access to this collection of timely resources, designed to help navigate and maximize the digital fundraising environment.

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