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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discovery work is an essential part of the fundraising process because it’s your first access point to learning how to optimize a potential donor’s philanthropic interest. Refining your approach and strategy is a great way to continue gaining confidence in your ability to be conversational as a fundraiser. The ability to ask insightful questions that […]
Currently, academic leaders are rethinking their programs to meet the realities of student demands in a post-Covid environment. Some universities have sunset entire departments and programs, while others have taken programs hybrid or fully online. What is right for your division? And how do you gain faculty buy-in for the tough decisions you need to […]
The Future of Fundraising: Planning for 2022 and Beyond September 8 – 29, 2021 | Individual Dates: Sept 8, 15, 22 and 29 Welcome to the course page for your upcoming bootcamp! More information will be added to this page as we get closer to the start date, so please check back soon. Important Links […]
Leading as An Assistant/Associate Dean: An Online Bootcamp September 27 – November 8, 2021 | Individual Session Dates: Sept 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, and 8 Important Links Contact Moira Killoran to learn more. Welcome to the “Leading as an Assistant/Associate Dean” Bootcamp This is your “one-stop shop” for all course materials […]
Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification (Pre-Conference Workshop + Virtual Conference) August 18 & August 19 – 20, 2021 Learn essential strategies and tools to be more effective and successful as a Title IX Coordinator. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Foundations for New Title IX Coordinators Please note that the pre-conference workshop is held in […]
Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators: Institute and Certification August 19 – 20, 2021 Learn essential strategies and tools to be more effective and successful as a Title IX Coordinator. Welcome to your course page for your virtual conference! We’ll be adding links to meeting rooms, schedules, social media, and course materials as they become […]
New Title IX Coordinators may enter their role with little or no formalized training. This workshop will provide new coordinators with less than one year of professional experience with the right tools and strategies to be successful in their new role. The workshop will cover the main responsibilities of a Title IX Coordinator including: Case […]
In your role as Assistant or Associate Dean, you might be questioning what comes next in your career path. For many, becoming an Academic Dean is an exciting prospect and the clear path forward. But how do you acquire the right skills and experience to prepare you to do the job successfully? And how do […]
Student Philanthropy: Educating Students from Acceptance Letter to New Alum August 17 – 18, 2021 Educate your students about philanthropy in order to increase their participation in giving. EVENT INFORMATION 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 […]
Few academics would characterize themselves as comfortable or skilled in navigating difficult conversations. In fact, many of us go out of our way to avoid conflicts. Avoidance not only prevents problems from being resolved but can hinder opportunities to build interpersonal trust and respect within our departments. Effectively navigating difficult conversations can improve your sense of well-being, collegial […]
