Grow Our Own
Year: 2017
Award Level: Silver
Award Winner(s): University of Texas System
Award: Circle of Excellence
Category: Leadership | Talent Management Initiatives
About the entry
With a growing demand for and shortage of frontline officers and other development professionals, the University of Texas System looked for a comprehensive strategy to augment the ongoing recruitment and retention programs of the 14 University of Texas institutions. From the student intern to the seasoned professional, the "Grow Our Own" approach offers innovative system-wide programs and services that raise awareness of career opportunities in philanthropy, and help UT development professionals succeed personally and professionally, resulting in increased philanthropic capacity for institutional priorities.
From the Judges' Report
- Big cross section
- Wide ranging but well executed objectives
- Embrace the growing value of philanthropy
- Pipeline of new talents