How responsive are you to the rights and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals? Agenda Understanding the link between Title IX and LGBTQ+ Rights The current landscape – what is happening on campuses around the country? Defining gender-based and orientation-based discrimination 5P Framework for Understanding Federal Regulations (By Bev Baligad) Policy Processes People Professional Development Programming Raising awareness & preventing discrimination by creating a more inclusive campus
As the higher education landscape changes, there is greater stress placed on departmental teams to deal with an increasingly complex operating environment. As the stakes increase, so too, must the performance of these teams. In this online training, leadership expert Patrick Sanaghan will share 10 differentiators of exceptional teams that enable them to perform at high levels.
Leading is not for the faint of heart—it is a challenging and complex endeavor, and there is no roadmap. Too often, the volume of problems, personal insecurities, high pressure, and ego can produce leaders that can be toxic, likely to burn out, and ultimately take their institutions backwards, not forwards. In this webcast, we’ll review a better and more sustainable model for leadership—a model that is more thoughtful, balanced, and holistic, and actually drives better results for the organization. You will leave with specific steps that you can take to move toward a more fulfilling leadership style. What is a Healthy Leader? Healthy leadership is a mindset and a lifestyle. This doesn’t necessarily mean reducing stress and keeping better physical care of yourself, though those aspects are important. More than anything it means committing to being a mature human being in all aspects of your tasks, relationships, and character.
Are you effectively engaging diverse donors and alumni? Agenda What Does a Holistic and Strategic Approach Look Like? Key Components of Programs and Initiatives Understanding diverse audiences Internal considerations Staffing Training Intercultural competency Adjusting cultivation and solicitation Understanding benefits for the whole shop External considerations Programming and engagement Adjusting alumni engagement programming based on shared interest, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, gender identity, etc. Developing specific volunteer and leadership opportunities
Make strategic decisions surrounding regional fundraising and alumni relations initiatives. Join us online to learn how you can establish a physical regional presence that can help your institution improve alumni engagement, enhance fundraising efforts, and open doors for student-alumni opportunities. You will gain valuable insights on: Evaluating your readiness to pursue a regional presence Aligning your regional strategy with institutional goals Assessing the ROI of a regional physical presence
Learn how UNC Charlotte successfully centralized its scholarship administration process. Agenda The presentation will consist of three main sections: The impact of UNC Charlotte’s decision to centralize the scholarship administration process Three essential steps toward centralization: Conducting an audit of your current scholarship awarding process Evaluating existing options for streamlining that process Defining and communicating roles and responsibilities within the new structure Practical advice for getting started on your campus
Leverage your campaign communications to engage donors and elevate your brand. Agenda Branding 101: Understanding what a brand is Linking your institutional and campaign brand Which comes first? Do people give to an institution or to a campaign? How can a campaign brand resonate with and challenge the institutional brand? Examples of complementary institutional and campaign brands Considerations for comprehensive vs. initiative-based campaigns Auditing existing campaign communications Engaging your donors in creating a compelling campaign brand Inviting donor input throughout the campaign branding process Conducting informative focus groups Identifying spokespeople and ambassadors for your campaign brand Developing your brand strategy Telling the story donors want to hear Getting started: Planning and deploying a brand for your campaign Resourcing a campaign brand Leveraging recognition opportunities
Identify how to avoid common pitfalls in shared services implementation. Agenda Key Drivers Understanding where you are today Defining factors of the business case Forming your project team: internal and external stakeholders Job function and responsibility assessment Critical considerations to begin Aligning your objectives Identifying opportunities and defining scope Principles guiding your approach and decision making Determining appropriate governance Identifying and engaging stakeholders in the process Establishing primary and secondary stakeholders Developing and aligning stakeholder engagement strategies Involving stakeholders in the analysis of options Next steps to begin your assessment Resources
Resistance to change is normal – build your toolkit to manage it more effectively. Agenda Lighting a Fire Why the intellectual case by itself isn’t enough Understanding the primary motives of your faculty New Behaviors, New Attitudes Choosing a change strategy Four essential conversations Addressing Resistance Assessing readiness How individuals experience change Exploring the three basic reasons for resistance and solutions Phases of change
Learn how to build an effective and lasting partnership with your athletics department to raise more support for your institution. During this webcast, you will learn a replicable model for partnering with your athletics director to: Develop shared fundraising goals Ensure consistent messaging with donors Increase the total dollars raised between your offices During this training, you will hear from both an athletics development officer and athletics director to understand a model of a high-performing partnership. “The Building Relationships webinar was a tight presentation. Utilizing both an athletic director and advancement officer, the presentation hit on all aspects of collegiate athletic department fundraising.” Brian Brase, Director of the I Association, Indiana University
