Advancement and Development services are approaching a new horizon when working with internal employees and external partners. Through discovery work, Dallas College Advancement and Development has created a new model for leveraging funding using network systems to support students and provide partners with a roadmap for success. This session will explore the new model, its benefits, and how it can be used to create a more efficient and effective way to manage sponsored program projects.

You’ve heard about A.I., but have you heard about S.I.? Strategic Initiatives (S.I.) is an emerging niche in higher education advancement that is changing the field. The term "strategic initiatives" is not new, of course, but as one advancement leader recently said, "Everyone wants S.I., very few have it, and even fewer are doing it well." Participants in this round table session will: (1) learn about S.I. in higher education fundraising, (2) identify different S.I. models, and (3) discuss the opportunities and barriers of integrating one or more S.I. roles, transformational support for large-scale institutional priorities, and interdisciplinary research initiatives at their institution.

As a leader of an advancement organization, prepare yourself and your team to embark on the impactful journey of crafting new cultural values. Unlike traditional approaches, we'll be diving into a dynamic process that involves each member of your team actively. This isn't just about drafting values on paper; it's about infusing your shared mission into the very essence of your organization.
In this session, you'll be guided through the process of creating values tailored to your unique organizational identity. Imagine the impact of involving your team members in a collaborative dialogue that shapes the culture you aspire to cultivate.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all process – it's an opportunity for you to glean insights and strategies that you can adapt to your specific context. Whether you're leading your organization, a team, or peer to peer, the principles shared will empower you to foster a culture that aligns with your mission and resonates with your team.
Join me for a practical workshop that equips you with the tools to shape a collective vision. This isn't just about values; it's about empowering you to lead intentional cultural change within your organization that is not only well received, but is owned, embraced and lived out each day.

In this highly competitive talent market, what components of the interview process and resulting offer attract new team members? What keeps high performers with your team? And, what are the distinctive differences in strategy between attracting the best professionals and retaining them? Join this panel of leaders known for building healthy, high-performing teams as they share creative ideas, challenges, and insights in talent acquisition and retention. Come for strategies, ideas, discussion and debate with this panel of CASE IV advancement leaders.