One of the greatest privileges of working in education is in a community filled with unbounded ambition. although most academic-development interaction centers around prospect and donor work, this session will explore ways we can cultivate meaningful relationships with members of the academic and campus community to strengthen fundraising potential and expand our intellectual curiosity. You can learn how to effectively identify who and how to approach them, maintain relationships, and build your own board of directors.

Strategic and generative conversations are at the heart of our work. Questioning and listening are powerful life skills. First, they will help you create productive donor relationships. What organizations do you support with your philanthropy? Where are we on your list of philanthropies? How do you make your philanthropic decisions? What has been your most meaningful gift? Quality questions elicit amazing information that will guide you in the solicitation process and help you build relationships on campus with your supervisor, peers and faculty members. Learn how to develop questions instead of talking points that will inform your gift strategy, advance relationships, and result in a joyful, generous "Yes" to your request for increased engagement with your institution, a significant gift to one of your priorities or for whatever you were hoping that volunteer or colleague would do to help you achieve your goals.

Curious how DEI practices can enhance your engagement strategy but unsure how to proceed? Join us to discover how to harness DEI data to elevate your alumni engagement efforts. Learn how to apply these insights to craft inclusive and meaningful experiences, identify and address the unique needs of alumni from diverse identities, and ensure that every interaction fosters a sense of belonging and community.

Collaboration crediting. Prospect assignment hierarchy. Portfolio assessment cadence. Prospect and portfolio transfer policies. These are just some of the Prospect Management (PM) relevant topics organizations wrestle with, whether their PM program is just starting out or has reach its maturity zenith. Join in the conversation on establishing PM policies and strategies from 3 perspectives: one with a fledging PM team, one with a mature PM program, and a gift officer's perspective on PM.

Explore the diverse and rewarding career pathways in Advancement Services in this comprehensive session. Whether you're new to the field or seeking to advance your career, we'll provide insights into what a career path may look like, and what other options are out there in regards to the wider lense of Advancement Operations. Join us to understand how you can navigate your professional journey in Advancement Services and achieve your career goals.

Join us for an engaging and interactive exploratory workshop designed to help you gain clarity on your career journey. In this session, you'll learn how to effectively advocate for yourself and identify the skills necessary to achieve your goals. Through a series of hands-on activities and discussions, you'll explore your career aspirations through career mapping, develop strategies for self-advocacy, and create a personalized action plan for skill development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, this workshop will provide you with the insights and tools needed to confidently navigate your professional path.

Are you just getting started in gift processing or have questions that you haven't been able to find answers to? This presentation on the Fundamentals of Gift Processing is perfect for you! We will cover the essential aspects of managing contributions and review CASE and IRS standards. Additionally, we'll address those sticky or complex gift situations that arise, including gifts in kind, cryptocurrency, stock, and estate gifts. We aim for this session to be interactive, so please bring any gift processing scenarios where you've been stumped or needed clarification. Join us to enhance your skills and navigate the complexities of gift processing with confidence.

Join us for an insightful session, where we delve into the various challenges encountered during the post-implementation phase of a new database system. This session will cover common obstacles such as data migration issues, user adoption hurdles, and integration complications. We will explore practical resolutions, including effective communication strategies, comprehensive training programs, and continous support mechanisms. Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to ensure a smooth transition to maximize the benefits of their new database.

Collecting and storing information is a key function of advancement services. By taking the next step to make sense of the ocean of information and turn it into actionable information, we can provide more benefit to our organizations. Learn the fundamental theories and practices for putting in place analytics to drive your organization forward with some tips, tricks & two-cent advice.