Learn how to strategically approach prospect and donor visits. Agenda Preparing for a productive meeting Getting the right Information needed Choosing the best location/setting Successful meeting strategies Setting meeting agenda and outcomes Reading the donor Conversation timing Managing transitions Overcoming roadblocks Cues if working with another fundraiser, dean, etc. Tactfully ending a meeting early Post-meeting Writing effective contact reports Following through on next steps This program is a part of our Fundraising Essentials Series.
Reimagine and restructure your student affairs operations in light of the new FLSA regulations. Agenda Quick overview of 12/1/16 regulatory changes Two methods (and current examples) for moving positively into the future Restructuring the work Good work rewarded with more work When do we work? Rethinking the work Necessary work Connecting the dots Types of classifications Culture change Application and Review Where do we go from here?
Raising funds for your endowment can be one of the most confounding fundraising tasks, but doing so is also an important part of a long-term, sustainable fundraising strategy. Learn how to more effectively raise endowed gifts for your institution. Our expert instructor will share insights on: Developing language and gaining buy-in for endowment fundraising internally Understanding how to talk about and solicit endowed funds with donors Identifying endowment prospects Closing gifts for your endowment
Are you prepared to protect your institution and non-student minors who come to your campus? Agenda Why Are We Talking about Minors on Campus? Current landscape and trends Increased awareness leads to increased scrutiny Inherent risks hosting non-student minors Taking inventory: Identifying programs that bring minors to your campus Finding Solutions to the Challenges of Hosting Minors Locations Public spaces Residence halls Operations and standards Hiring Training Safety Tracking youth programs and events Applying appropriate policies to gray areas Final Q&A
Learn how you can use career outcomes and first destination data more effectively both internally and externally at your institution. Using the NACE standards, this webinar will help you gather and present data beyond salary and placement information to paint a clearer picture of the work that your career services office is doing on campus. Specifically we will focus on: Using creative methods for collecting first destination data Moving from data to a compelling impact narrative Sharing your story with internal and external stakeholders During the training you will hear a case study from Colorado State University. CSU tells its first destination story in a clear and compelling way which has led to increased resources and visibility for its program.
Analyze your Composite Financial Index (CFI) more meaningfully and use it to engage key stakeholders in a conversation about your institution’s financial health. During this webcast, you will have the opportunity to use sample institutional profiles to apply what you learn and better answer strategic questions, including: How long could you operate with no influx of revenues? Are your reserves strong enough to pay your total debt in case of an emergency? Is the return on your net assets sufficient to ensure your financial sustainability? Are you able to cover operating expenses with recurring revenues?
As online student enrollment grows, it is critical to ensure that you are creating an engaging support environment. Current models in student affairs are primarily oriented around face-to-face, brick and mortar institutions and interactions. This webinar will give you the information you need to help you create a pathway to transition your most important student services to meet the unconventional needs of online students. Toolkit for Translating Your Services In addition to your webcast registration, you will receive a resource packet to help you as you transition student development services online, including: Articles Institutional examples Case studies
Are you moving toward smaller donor events? Agenda The Changing Landscape of Donor Cultivation What is a small donor cultivation event? Utilization of cultivation events Different types of cultivation events (Jeffersonian, etc.) Developing a strategy for small donor cultivation events Themes Different models to fit your institution’s needs Identifying your donor segments Resourcing your events Roles of staff in cultivation events What this looks like in practice Event Metrics The use of event metrics in planning Event metrics for different teams in your shop Getting Started
Learn how to address behavior and performance problems of your faculty more effectively. Agenda Successful example of managing a difficult faculty and habitual bully Common “difficult faculty†types and their behavioral challenges Identifying problems early Working with your Human Resources department, dean, and provost Setting expectations and holding faculty accountable How to protect your department’s faculty, staff, and operations from the impact of the difficult faculty member
Learn how to assess your current level of customer service on campus. During the program, you will walk through both a physical environment, or “servicescape,” scan and a communications audit. The results of these audits will allow you to evaluate how your office or department’s physical environment and communications are affecting the service you provide. Throughout the webcast, you will also hear a detailed case study from Michigan Technological University. This case study will allow you to see how Michigan Tech successfully implemented a Service Innovation Committee and developed a Customer Service Manifesto to help operationalize a meaningful service culture shift on their campus. “This webcast provided information and tools that could be used easily to improve customer service.” – Pam Johnson, Associate Dean for Institutional Advancement and Community Services, Gadsden State Community College
