Learn how to conduct the necessary market and financial analyses for vetting new academic programs. July 27 & August 3, 2017 Overview Learn a comprehensive and highly-practical method for assessing the viability of new academic programs at your institution. During this two-part online training you will look at the market and financial analyses that […]
Resistance to change happens; learn how you can manage it more effectively. Agenda Common scenarios in institutions undergoing change How individuals experience change Addressing the three root causes of resistance to change (scenario activity) Thought-based resistance Fear-based resistance Capacity-based resistance Resources
Engage your campus, showcase special collections and research, and support digital scholarship. Agenda What are current trends around digital displays? What are the key considerations you need to think about when planning and managing a digital display? How do you assess your capability for supporting a large- or small-scale digital display? What are the budgetary […]
See how another institution is approaching predictive modeling for enrollment. Agenda During the webcast, our instructor will walk you through three models: an Inquiry to Applicant model, an Applicant to Enroll model, and an Admit to Enroll model. For each of the models, we will cover the following four points: Rationale and strategy behind the […]
Be more intentional and strategic with your digital philanthropy efforts. Agenda Laying the Groundwork Perform needs assessment Explore available tools: crowdfunding, giving days, digital communications Cultivating leadership buy-in Making the case to the institution 5 essential elements: inclusion, transparency, collaboration, empowerment, celebration Partnerships Across Campus Within advancement, including alumni relations Marketing and communications Athletics Digital […]
As the chief spokesperson and representative for an institution, the president is the most powerful communicator and advocate that a college or university has. Presidents must maintain an appropriate and consistent voice in communications with all constituents—a voice that is both authentic and representative of the institutional brand. But with so many channels, audiences, and […]
Are you having more conversations with donors’ financial council? It is important to know how to talk with your donor’s financial council effectively to ensure a successful gift planning process, especially as more gift officers find themselves conversing directly with financial advisors and certified public accountants. Join us to hear from an expert planned giving […]
Learn sound guidelines for managing assistance animals on campus. Agenda Why Are We Talking about Assistance Animals? Definitions: Assistance animals vs. service animals vs. emotional support animal Fair Housing Act vs. Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance Animal Myths Debunked WHAT can you ask about the animal? WHO needs to be involved? WHERE are they permitted […]
Learn how to better engage your alumni living abroad. Agenda Building the Foundation Clubs/chapters Volunteer structure Formation and sustaining What can be done from afar How to monitor Planning Engaging Programming and Events Events – tradition, service, networking, social Faculty travel Partnering With Other Institutions
What can you apply from the non-profit world to improve your own fundraising strategies? Non-profit organizations outside of higher ed are typically seen as lean, cross-functional, and adaptive. As such, they have many creative ideas for proposals, events, and volunteers that gift officers can use to grow their own fundraising abilities and success. Join us […]
