There continues to be a growing number of international students enrolling at U.S. colleges and universities. As these students prepare to graduate and consider jobs in their home countries or abroad, they need extra support navigating the job-search process. We will discuss trends in working with international students, along with programming and resources to support […]
Direct mail continues to be a staple for most advancement shops and annual giving efforts, but the popularity of flashy mailers can leave you wondering what might be best for your shop. To ensure that the foundation of your mailing efforts is strong, it may be time to return to a more basic approach to […]
Social media is a cost-effective way to reach and engage prospective international students. Yet, many offices refrain from using social media because they don’t know what platforms their prospective students are using and what posts will resonate with that audience. Join us for a webcast that will help get your institution’s social media efforts for […]
Are you protecting your institution’s reputation in the event of a cyber attack? Agenda Electronic Documentation: Federal, State, and Institutional Policy Examination FERPA implications ADA implications Legal implications Types of Electronic Documentation Databases Email Instant messaging Online courses Evaluation of Communications Internal communications Faculty/Staff – student communications Ethical Treatment of Student Records Editing Forwarding Identifying […]
Engaging with young alumni remains one of the most important, yet often one of the most elusive, strategies for maintaining your donor pipeline. Many institutions struggle with creating and staffing programming that resonates with this ever-changing audience. Join us online to hear how one institution successfully partnered alumni relations and development together on young alumni […]
Learn from the University of North Carolina’s award-winning student philanthropy programming. Agenda UNC’s Institutional Context, Program Background and Heelraisers Council The Planning Process Other events and touches Calculating dates Marketing your programming Sample Events Stop Day / Tuition Freedom Day Give Thanks Day Tag Day Class Giving Program Execution Responsibilities and duties of student organizers […]
Are you packaging financial aid strategically so as to increase net tuition revenue? Agenda Principles of Institutional Aid Need-based aid Merit aid Athletic aid Aligning Financial and Admissions Goals Admissions perspective Financial aid perspective Shared perspective around net tuition revenue Financial Aid Strategizing: Cost Benefit Analysis and Predictive Modeling What pricing strategies balance institutional and […]
Is your shop interested in developing your own crowdfunding initiative, but unsure how it will complement your current advancement strategy? Crowdfunding can increase alumni engagement and participation while serving as a cost-effective tool for: Acquiring new donors Updating alumni contact information Re-engaging lapsed donors and identifying their philanthropic interests Serving faculty and students in their […]
Most planned giving shops have a marketing plan, but how effective is it? Whether you’re collaborating with a communications team or on your own, an integrated marketing and communications plan allows you to work smarter, not harder. An effective marketing plan will uncover unknown gifts, identify new prospects, and engage current donors—allowing you to demonstrate […]
Financial, academic, and social challenges make student retention a complex issue on any campus. Amidst this complexity, many institutions continue to widely allocate limited financial aid funds without a clear understanding of which students are most incentivized by financial support. Those who are able to accurately target students most in need of financial incentives for […]
Gain the buy-in you need to improve the transfer credit process for your institution and potential transfer students. Agenda Brief Background on Case Studies Conducting a Self-Audit of Your Process What does your process look like? Who are the stakeholders involved? What data do you currently collect? What data do you need? Separating policy from […]
Supervising staff in residence life is challenging–there is often a trade-off between process-driven management decisions and time-intensive mentoring. Spending too much time on the former undermines staff motivation and satisfaction, while the latter may leave little room for other duties. When faced with staff attrition and stretched resources, is your residence life supervision strategy as […]
Implementing collaborative and team-based learning in large, diverse classes has proven to be an effective tool for improved student engagement and learning. The challenge is designing and facilitating your course to effectively identify students’ current knowledge and craft activities that promote a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Join us online to learn how to […]
Don’t hear it from a software company, hear it from someone like you! Agenda Selecting the Decision Team and Responsibilities Determining the Scope of the Project Developing Questions for the Vendors Evaluating the Different Systems Comparing Software Side-by-Side Funding Considerations and Ideas
While the advancement profession has grown increasingly diverse, senior management and chief advancement officer roles remain largely male and white. Women have made strides into senior management roles across the field in recent years, but many are not compensated at the same level as their male counterparts. As institutions attract increasingly diverse student populations, it […]
International alumni are often overlooked in campaign efforts. However, a campaign is a great opportunity to engage your institution’s increasingly diverse constituents. While many institutions may be intimidated by the prospect of a global campaign, your shop can successfully accomplish a global campaign by: Identifying your international alumni base Gathering and reviewing important alumni data Planning […]
Is working with commission-based international recruitment agents right for your institution? Agenda Introduction and Welcome Starting the Conversation Debunking agent myths Motivations behind using agents Reservations about using agents Policy on Ethics and Transparency What kinds of options are there for ensuring the agents you choose are ethical? What will you require of your agents […]
Learn how to take the most effective classroom teaching principles to the online environment. Overview & Agenda Effective online teaching is grounded in the same best practice principles as all other educational mediums. The challenge for faculty is operationalizing these principles for the online environment. Walk through ten key principles to quality online teaching. Our […]
Learn how to develop, measure, and improve your international alumni engagement efforts. Agenda Building on the Case for International Alumni Programming Developing Your Program International data management Cultural considerations: Social, professional, and philanthropic Volunteer management Involving alumni in international student recruitment Presidential and faculty visits/tours Collaboration to build your program Global events to build brand […]
Effectively engaging corporate partners can be challenging for academics. Differences in philosophy and work design lead to gaps in partner expectations. Understanding the mindset and goals of your corporate partners is key in creating more effective industry relationships for your institution. Join us for an online training that demonstrates the 7 “industry approved” strategies to […]
