Effective Approaches to Digital Frontline Fundraising November 17 – 18, 2021 Gain confidence in your digital fundraising practices. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
A Cohort-Based Series for Academic Leaders: Faculty Affairs Roundtable Engage with a cohort of other Faculty Affairs leaders to build your network, explore common issues you face, share current practices, and build your leadership capacity. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Full Event Information VIEW EVENT PAGE Including: Agenda Overview Speaker Bios Prepare for the Workshop This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully:
All too often, first-generation and immigrant leaders in higher education feel they must assimilate to “standard” forms of leadership, which are historically grounded in white, heteronormative, male-centric experiences and stereotypes. But leading from a first-generation or immigrant background carries with it unique insights and perspectives that are advantages to be celebrated and leveraged in leadership. Join us online for a conversation about the interplay between cultural heritage and leadership. Our subject matter expert, a first-generation Asian-American woman leader currently serving as a community college President, will share some of the barriers she has come up against in her journey and how she eventually came to embrace them as advantages in her leadership. You’ll be given intentional space to discuss your own experiences and self-perceptions with others who identify as first-generation or immigrant leaders and will come away with specific strategies for how you can in turn leverage your unique cultural heritage to lead more authentically and effectively.
Many institutions have expressed a commitment to addressing social inequity in its multiple forms as part of their strategic plans. One way this commitment is being implemented at many colleges and universities is through efforts to recruit and retain a more diverse faculty. Cluster hiring is one powerful strategy that can help with these efforts. But institutional transformation is a long-term commitment, and a cluster-hiring initiative must be supported to be successful and sustainable. This training will unpack how cluster hiring is a point of entry to recruiting and retaining a more diverse faculty and how mutual mentorship is a path to sustainable institutional and individual success. Join us online to learn how Dr. Elizabeth Chilton, Provost and Executive Vice President for the Washington State University system, led three successful faculty cluster-hiring initiatives and supported them with a mutual mentorship model. Her leadership set the stage for a long-term impact on faculty diversity and retention, along with the broader climate and culture of the unit and, ultimately, the institution.
Measuring Alumni Engagement December 7 – 8, 2021 Learn how to use data to demonstrate the ROI of your alumni engagement efforts. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Writing Workshop for Advancement October 26 – 27, 2021 Strengthen the voice and consistency of your communications to donors and alumni. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Advanced Gift Officers: Enhancing Your Donor and Portfolio Strategy THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Important Links Welcome Fundraisers! We have designed this intensive online advancement-specific bootcamp to provide you with a comprehensive, robust, and practical training to fuel your fundraising strategy and engagement. This bootcamp experience is specifically designed to support folks with tenure within fundraising and we look forward to being in community and to working through trends and best practices together. We look forward to meeting you all at the first of six sessions on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 2:30-4:00pm EST. If you have any questions you can email me, Britt Iwaszkiw, at any time. Mark Your Calendars Module 1: Current Fundraising Trends November 3, 2021 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET In this session, we will use our “new normal” digital environment to give you the latest information on: Donor-advised funds Women as philanthropic decision makers Interdisciplinary gifts Transformational gifts Looking at the current landscape face to face and virtual, as well as navigating consistent changes and perceptions Module 2: The Five-Meeting Model November 10, 2021 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Here, we will walk you through using the five-meeting model to fast track your ask and you will have the opportunity to apply it […]
As faculty and staff, it’s essential to be aware of the dynamics that we create on our campuses and how that impacts our students across different socioeconomic backgrounds. Oftentimes, students with diverse SES or class backgrounds are not considered when developing programs, norms, or other collegiate experiences, which then perpetuate inequitable experiences for them. If we can shift the conditions and climate for our students so there are not any assumptions about class status, then we can allow our students to access any experience similarly regardless of their social capital. This course will take a foundational approach to help you: Define SES/Class and intersectionality, Understand SES/Class in the context of higher education, Understand implications for not considering SES/Class in your work, Debunk myths about SES/Class, Shift your thinking about SES/Class and, Reflect on your own SES/Class identities. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about socioeconomic/class status within a higher education setting. This course is most beneficial to anyone unfamiliar with the impact that SES/class status has within the context of higher education. This course is part of our foundational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series––an intentional collection of personal development and skill building trainings––which provide education and awareness-building, self-reflection, and next steps.
Developing a Comprehensive System of Support for First-Generation Students September 29 – October 1, 2021 Learn about tried-and-true strategies for first-generation student success and new work being done during the pandemic and its aftermath to support first-generation student success. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Leading With a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mindset: A Bootcamp for Department Chairs January 14 – April 1, 2022 Individual Dates: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 Important Links Welcome! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials can be found in the “Access Course Materials” tab to the left. Any/all course materials you will need to prepare for the live sessions will be made available before the live session. You will also be alerted by email when they are available. Additional materials generated during the live sessions or intended as reflection after the live session will be added after the live session. Your Course Syllabus will be updated and posted weekly as you progress through the program. The Syllabus will contain specific instructions for what needs to be completed before and after each session. Please review the syllabus at the beginning and end of every week to ensure you are completing all required work at the right time. You can find your syllabus under “Access Course Materials.” If you need any further guidance to ensure your success in this program, please […]
During the pandemic, many institutions had a banner fiscal year because of an unanticipated amount of major gifts. This has proven to advancement leaders that the major gift officer role can be done successfully remotely. As a result, now that institutions are returning to in-person work, albeit with greater flexibility than before, it is time to apply the best of what was learned from virtual engagement work and incorporate it into the traditional model – redefining the role of the major gift officer. Join us online to discuss how to make smart choices related to how you build relationships with your major donors using a combination of traditional and virtual strategies. This training will be led by Rebekkah Brown, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Muhlenberg College and P. Kevin Williamson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Major Gifts and Constituent Giving at North Carolina A&T. You will engage in conversations with your peers on how: Discovery work has changed by becoming more efficient Closing and documenting gifts are being done electronically Travel schedules can be made more strategic
Allyship is an opportunity to elevate the voices and perspectives of historically marginalized people to level power dynamics and ensure that their perspectives are heard and accounted for in every interaction. If you’re interested in learning more about what allyship is and how it can benefit your organization, this video course is a great place to get started. This course will take a foundational approach to help you: Define allyship and understand what it is and what it is not. Reflect on considerations for becoming an ally, Understand common mistakes made by allies, and Reflect on your own social identities to become an ally for others. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about allyship within a higher education setting. This course is most beneficial to anyone unfamiliar with what it means to be an ally or interested in exploring allyship within the context of higher education. This course is part of our foundational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series––an intentional collection of personal development and skill building trainings––which provide education and awareness-building, self-reflection, and next steps.
Building Your Advancement Team for the Future October 6 – 7, 2021 Reimagine how you create and build your advancement team. EVENT INFORMATION Check back soon for links! ENSURE YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS READY This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We advise the following in order to participate fully: Audio & Visual Needs
Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. It encompasses both favorable and unfavorable assessments, which are activated involuntarily and operate on autopilot. We all have implicit biases that show up every day in our actions and interactions with others. A great start to understanding how implicit bias shows up in your life is through self-reflection, which will help you move towards deeply considering your own preferences to people. This course will take a foundational approach to help you: Define implicit bias and understand the research behind implicit bias, Understand how implicit bias shows up in the context of higher education, Hear examples of implicit bias, Learn how to respond to someone’s implicit bias, and Identify multiple techniques to increase awareness and interpret your own implicit biases. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about implicit bias within a higher education setting. This course is most beneficial to anyone unfamiliar with implicit bias or interested in exploring the application of implicit bias within the context of higher education. This course is part of our foundational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion series––an intentional collection of personal development and skill building trainings––which provide education and awareness-building, self-reflection, […]
Writing Your Journal Article: A Bootcamp for Faculty September 28 – November 9, 2021 Individual Dates: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2021 Important Links See your weekly worksheet to find the assigned video Welcome! Welcome to Writing Your Journal Article: A Bootcamp for Faculty. We invite you to join our community of researchers seeking to learn concrete and enduring writing skills and advance their current or next writing project. This bootcamp is designed to address the content of writing a journal article and the process of writing, regardless of field and discipline. We will focus on pervasive writing challenges and offer strategies for overcoming them. You can expect to participate in small group discussions, engage with peer writing partners, reflect on your writing and writing process, write during sessions, and complete “homework” outside of the sessions. Mark your Calendars Session Times: The bootcamp meets weekly from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesdays from September 28 – November 9, 2021. Session 1 – 9/28 Session 2 – 10/5 Session 3 – 10/12 Session 4 – 10/19 Session 5 – 10/26 Session 6 – 11/2 Session 7 – 11/9 Ensure Your Technology is Ready This workshop is intentionally designed to allow for maximum learning, connections, and engagement. We […]
5 Principles of Effective Leadership: A Bootcamp for Leaders at All Levels January 27 – February 24, 2022 Individual Dates: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more Welcome! Thank you so much for joining us on this learning journey of your leadership development! Over the course of these five weeks, you will learn from our expert instructor as well as from your peers, and you will have opportunities to apply what you are learning in real time. We have provided various opportunities for you to connect with a small cohort of attendees as you work through the various exercises. Our hope is that you walk away having thoroughly explored and developed your leadership skills through reflection, discussion, and application. Pre-event Assignment For our first session, please be prepared to share your favorite leadership quote during introductions. If you have any questions, please contact me: Christine Murphy, Associate Director of Operations at AI Mark Your Calendars Module 1: January 27, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Introduction and Principle 1: Modeling the Way Module 2: February 3, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Principle 3: Inspiring a Shared Vision and Principle 3: Enabling Others to Act Module 3: February 10, 2022 | 11:00 […]
Developing Your Skills as a Manager: A Bootcamp for Mid-Level Leaders September 27 – November 8, 2021 Individual Dates: Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, and 8 Important Links Welcome! Welcome to Developing Your Skills as a Manager: A Bootcamp for Mid-Level Leaders . Our hope is that you walk away with skills and tools to lead and motivate your team in addition to a support team that will extend long beyond our time together! This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials and instructions you will need to guide you through the bootcamp. A couple important notes to get you started: All course materials can be found in the “Access Course Materials” tab to the left. Any course materials you will need to prepare for the live sessions, including copies of slides, assignments and assessments, will be made available at the beginning of the week. Additional materials generated during the live sessions will be added by the end of the week. Within your course materials, a detailed Course Syllabus will be updated and posted weekly as you progress through the program. The syllabus will contain specific instructions for what needs to be completed before, during or after each session. Please review the […]
Turning Declined Proposals into Funded Proposals September 24 – October 29, 2021 Individual dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Important Links Welcome! The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.” Section 1.10.32 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum”, written by Cicero in 45 BC “Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam […]
Many academic leaders aim to build a leadership culture in their departments that promotes faculty retention and creates a bench of future leaders. However, common challenges such as competitive, individualistic cultures and skepticism towards administration thwart many of these efforts. Academic leaders must take an intentional approach that blends strategy, communication, and collaboration to resolve these challenges. Join us online to learn about how a department leader from Suffolk University Law School took her program from unranked to the top five in the country in the field. You will learn how to: Take a strategic approach to building a culture of leadership in three areas: individual, department, and national field Prioritize community and collaboration Boost profile/visibility, retention, and morale
When donors want to establish a scholarship for the two federally protected class groups that receive the most legal scrutiny–women and students of color–your advancement shop must navigate risk in a way that doesn’t scare away donors or distract from their intent. It’s necessary to understand the shifting legal landscape affecting scholarships for these protected class groups. Join us online to learn how to establish scholarships for women and students of color that abide by federal guidelines. In this training, you’ll learn how to conduct a thorough review process of your current gift agreements to help protect the reputation of your institution and donors against legal or political scrutiny. To apply these strategies to your context, you will have the opportunity to share your own examples of scholarships for women and students of color ahead of time. Some examples will be showcased during the training to highlight what language to include or exclude to mitigate risk best.
