Improve your email communications to attract prospective international students. Agenda Email tools & technologies Information systems and CRM use Low-cost email tools Email communication at the inquiry stage Timing, frequency, and message Institutional examples Email communication at the yield stage Key yield messages Timing and frequency of communication Institutional examples
Make online copyright compliance a part of your institutional culture. Agenda Copyright: An Overview Intellectual property basics: Patents, trademarks, copyright Exclusive rights Protections Fair use University ownership policies Rights in the Context of Online Courses What the law says Campus policies Contracts Critical Updates for 2016 Final Q&A
Acknowledge and engage donors of all levels in meaningful ways. Agenda Assessing your current donor recognition levels Principal donors Major gift donors Planned gift donors Leadership annual fund donors Sustainer giving Understanding what donors are looking for from an organization What are donors looking for? What are donors not looking for? Reestablishing your recognition levels: […]
Learn how to maintain campaign momentum and donor interest by narrowing the scope of your campaign to focused fundraising projects with defined goals. Our expert instructor will share specific fundraising examples that will give you what you need to begin your own project-based fundraising initiative.
Further engage your corporate partners with communications that go beyond required reporting. You will learn how to gather the appropriate data, develop succinct annual reports, and distribute this information to the right internal and external partners to support your corporate engagement efforts. Our expert instructors will begin this session by reviewing the pillars of a […]
Learn how to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts within your department. Agenda Effective conflict communication Active listening Summarizing Problem solving Session management Facilitation Building rapport Collaborative vs. control Continuing the conversation Empathizing Increasing faculty morale Collegiality Openness Trust Fairness Evaluating conflict Resolving conflict
Learn how you can use data to effectively measure and improve your planned giving program. You will learn how to: Determine the right metrics for your shop Collect and track key pieces of planned giving data Communicate your program’s value internally and externally Our expert instructor has experience at both small and large institutions and […]
Do you have a strong planned giving pipeline? Agenda Success at Texas A&M Components of the will kit Wills guide booklet Methods of giving Heritage membership brochure Others: Glossary, brochures, etc How do we market the will kit Direct mail Email E-newsletter Effectively targeting groups Processing requests Internal considerations External considerations How to demonstrate ROI […]
Ditch your housing lottery in favor of a strategic housing priority model. Agenda Identifying the Catalyst for Change Vision for Residential Learning Setting learning goals and outcomes Authorship Interculturalism Community living Tailoring Residential Curriculum for Engagement Educational plan/blueprint Designed learning experiences Partnering with Campus Stakeholders Developing a proposal process PATH points example Considerations Impact on […]
Develop personalized impact reports for your donors. Agenda Impact reports: OSU’s results Sample impact report: Final product Donor feedback Institutional feedback Identifying the right donors Strategic plan Getting buy-in Information to gather Probing questions for staff Information synthesis Production Key partnerships Collaboration techniques Effective delivery tactics Setting realistic goals considering time, staff, and budget Timeline […]
Get practical techniques that will allow you to successfully launch a branding initiative. Agenda Institutional Context and Background In wake of tragedy Timing during fundraising campaign Creation and Evolution of Brand Cross-campus collaboration Understanding what resonates Cultivating Buy-In Allowing all to feel it out Creation of specific additional taglines Successful Launch and Ongoing Implementation Implications […]
Learn the core tenets of a sound gift acceptance policy that will help to protect the integrity of your institution. You will gain insights into how you can best work with a gift acceptance committee and train frontline fundraisers on the intricacies of your guidelines as they relate to: Real property Matching gifts Split-interest gifts […]
Collect concrete, segmented outcomes data throughout the student lifecycle. Agenda Value Defined How do prospective students and parents define value? Beyond the numbers: Putting “value†into context Internal vs. external sources of information Data-Gathering Partnering with IR, career services, and alumni relations Data-gathering throughout the student experience Best practices for collecting data from graduating seniors […]
Learn what campus visit tactics are working in higher education. Agenda Overview of Miami University’s Campus Visit Physical space and location Information session Collaboration with cross-campus partners “Talk Break:†Participant idea share Digging Deeper: Customization and Technology Using technology for customization Video and other digital elements Smartphone apps “Talk Breakâ€: Participant idea share Moving Forward […]
No matter where you are in your career, chances are you could stand to transition your prospects through the donor cycle more effectively. Agenda Monday, June 6, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT Evaluating the effectiveness of your donor pipeline Using data to guide strategy Keys to developing appropriate donor strategies Reviewing the solicitation cycle […]
Streamline donor communications by partnering advancement and central marketing. Agenda Institutional Fundraising Context and Background Re-Branding Campaigns Implications on Development Timing around fundraising campaigns Communications re-design Cultivating shop-wide buy-in Ensuring consistent implementation Successful Development and Communications Partnerships Promoting collaboration Bridging across campus Development Successes Storytelling Unified theme Considerations for Your Next Brand Overhaul
Examine a model for pre-award grant support that can drastically improve efficiency. You will learn how the University of Arizona has seen success by embedding grant and contract managers within specific departments. Working alongside department business officers, these grant managers have provided oversight and consistency to the process while greatly cutting costs. Join us to […]
Learn how to strategically implement game-based design principles that can help you better engage students in a more interactive approach to education. Using gamification in your courses does not have to be difficult nor does it have to be comprehensive. We will discuss a range of different approaches that you can implement immediately to help make […]
Strategically grow faculty participation in the student recruitment process. Agenda Establishing a Framework for Faculty Participation Setting the stage Assessing your current recruitment strategy Establishing expectations Getting Faculty Involved Playing to faculty strengths Incentivizing faculty participation Ideas & examples for involving faculty in recruitment Growing & Expanding the Collaboration: What do the Faculty Need from […]
Learn how to best engage alumni and students with short-term career development experiences. Agenda Basic Structure for a Successful Program Objectives for alumni engagement Objectives for student career development Partnerships The role of alumni relations The role of career services Other key stakeholders Recruiting Your Alumni Volunteers Building interest Setting expectations Developing a diverse alumni […]
