Learn risk management essentials before supervising and implementing study abroad programs at your institution. During this hour-long webinar we will discuss four risk-management essentials that every study abroad program needs, including: Properly defining the logistics of your program Student health and safety Communication Crisis management We will wrap up our learning by exploring new and […]
Utilize intrusive advising practices to identify and aid students who are in danger of failing or dropping out. Agenda Making the Most of Critical Timing in Your Outreach Points Academic Calendar Registration Course WD ADD/DROP Financial Dates Enrollment Calendar Improving Interdepartmental Communication Advisory Councils Dean’s Council Liaisons Sharing Data Utilizing Data and Predictive Modeling to […]
Set your new major gifts officers up for success with an effective onboarding plan. Agenda After briefly discussing common onboarding pitfalls and sharing their personal onboarding success story, John Dinkens and Dan Bolsen will walk you through a 30-60-90-day MGO onboarding plan according to key monthly outcomes: Day 30:Â New hire should be familiar with the […]
Move beyond one-sided content in your university magazine and encourage more engagement. Agenda This session will offer you many different ideas on how your readers can interact with your magazine and how you can choose ways to implement these pieces based on your goals and purpose. Examples will include: Eliciting nostalgia, including illustrating alumni memories […]
Be more intentional with how your donor recognition programs are leveraged. Agenda Reasons to Rethink Your Donor Recognition Programs Using a Audit Tool to Identify the Recognition Programs You Need Most Customizing Programming, Communication, and Branding Based on Your Results Focusing on annual giving Consecutive giving Leadership annual giving Focusing on lifetime giving: Major gifts […]
Let your platform drive your content – better engage your target audiences. Agenda The presentation will consist of two main sections as follows: Fundamentals of a distributed content strategy How this differs from traditional content strategy approaches Understanding your audiences and preferences Pairing your message and platform with audience expectations Applying a distributed content strategy […]
Overview A shifting landscape of federal research funding and declining corporate research and development budgets make university and industry partnerships highly attractive for both sides; however, opposing values and interests can make such partnerships especially tricky to manage. Join us for a series of webinars that will guide you through the nuances and complexities of […]
Successful climate surveys are transparent and actionable – are you well-positioned for such an undertaking? Many institutions sink thousands of dollars into a climate survey, yet struggle to get adequate response rates and translate the data into truly actionable results. Join us for a webcast that will teach you cost-effective and efficient strategies for navigating […]
Learn how to create an environment of interdisciplinary research and scholarship on your campus. Agenda During this 60-minute webcast we will help you develop a strategy for implementing interdisciplinary research on your campus, including: How to prioritize research areas Nine potential options for creating interdisciplinary research with limited resources Creating a research structure to support […]
We’ve all suffered through bad meetings. Given how much time we spend with our colleagues, this pain has real consequences for our teams and institutions. The stock advice around “making an agenda” and “drafting action items” will only do so much to make meetings more effective. Our Meeting Success Kit will help your organization start […]
Join tax specialists online to discuss your concerns on the recent changes. Overview The new tax legislation signed into law in December 22, 2017 will affect how higher education operates. Join us for a free online forum to discuss tax reform and its impact on donors, financial aid, exemption status, employee incentives, and more. Upon […]
Join us for a webcast that will showcase a successful model for streamlining the institutional scholarship administration process through centralization. Mark Walter from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will discuss: The challenges the institution previously faced with scholarship administration How they entered into conversations about changing the model How they conducted a subsequent […]
New to SEO? Join us and learn how to improve the SEO on your website. Agenda You will be guided through a series of practical tips and “how-toâ€s for improving SEO on your website. Each tip will be accompanied by a specific example to help illustrate how you can apply this in your own work. […]
Are you properly equipped to handle sexual harassment in advancement? Agenda After briefly defining sexual harassment and outlining common examples of harassment in fundraising, Audra Brickner will outline the key pieces your team needs to discuss around sexual harassment prevention and response, including: How managers can use a standard process for handling harassment after it […]
Donor retention rates in higher education tend to be some of the lowest across all industries. As a donor relations professional, donor retention is likely one of your metrics. But, do you fully understand how you can better influence this important goal? Learn how you can better understand donors’ behavior and tailor your approach to […]
In 2014, University of Notre Dame launched an initiative to link teams of Notre Dame alumni with non-profits to work pro-bono on special projects. This program has helped the university engage many alumni who were not actively involved prior to their service projects. Click the image below to download this tip sheet and learn more […]
Identify ways for your campus to better support students with undeclared majors. Â Agenda Reasons why students are undeclared and how to meet those different needs Risk factors associated with being undeclared Key strategies to working with undeclared students Start the conversation as early as possible Connect students across campus to identify interests Create a sense […]
Learn how you can support first-generation students across multiple aspects of their collegiate experience. Agenda Throughout this training we will focus on four critical elements of first-generation student success: Addressing students’ social-emotional needs Celebrating students’ achievement Graduating early or on time Building a professional resume
Learn how to more effectively use your professional capital to influence your colleagues.  Agenda Your “Professional Relationship Account†Authority vs. Influence Influencing Up Using the power of persuasion Highlighting your competence in handling complex issues Influencing Across Leading and mentoring peers Finding common ground Influencing Down Listening to key messages Showing interest and respect Building […]
Supervision is much more than informal meetings and annual performance reviews. This online training examines a supervisory model that can help you develop the capacity of your employees. You will learn: Keys to being an effective supervisor Questions to use in creating a meaningful supervisory relationship Methods for establishing trust An effective supervisory structure (when […]
