Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blog: Just Explain It to Me! Ken Burnett’s classic 1992 fundraising text, Relationship Fundraising , taught and touted the value of developing relationships with donors based on the attributes of friendship, such as care, understanding, respect and mutual trust. Burnett’s thoughtful approach possesses terrific value.

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Experiential Learning Depot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

If you'd like to get a good idea of what my senior project suggestion looks like and are thinking of getting started but aren't sure where to start, head to my senior project blog series. Fall Fundraiser Project My students LOVE fundraisers. Planning fundraisers is an incredible skill-builder and community-builder.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 20, 2023

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Ask yourself: Would the $20 million gift that Bloomberg Philanthropies gave to Princeton in 2021 to support the university’s first-generation and low-income students have a greater impact at Tougaloo College, an HBCU with a $10 million endowment? The very question—posed by educational historian Bruce A.

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AIFS Abroad

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Learn More about Interning Abroad The post Intern Spotlight: Jacqueline’s Semester Abroad in Dublin, Ireland appeared first on AIFS Study Abroad Blog. Housing Did you know all AIFS Abroad programs include  housing ? Typical options include  shared apartments ,  student residences/dorms , and living with a  local family in a homestay.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blogs 4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered A Q&A with Advancement Expert, Jenny Jones By Dakota Anderson At EAB, innovation and expertise are at the core of our mission to empower institutions with the tools they need to succeed. Read our blog to learn more. Things have changed—has your annual giving strategy?

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EAB

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Blogs Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season Show appreciation to your advancement staff during a busy time of year The end of the calendar year marks a busy time for Advancement teams. Sidestepping the Advancement Talent Crisis Follow these three strategies to source talent and increase fundraiser ROI.

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Experiential Learning Depot

APRIL 24, 2023

Experiential projects put learners in real-world situations where life skills are needed, and this blog post is all about life skills example projects that you can do with your own high school kids! Plan and Host a Fundraiser A fantastic way to encourage students to build essential life skills is through fundraising.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JULY 24, 2023

. ​This blog post does just that. That’s why I wrote this blog post, to show you clear and concrete examples of project-based learning experiences that were designed and led by my own students or children. I will highlight each of those components in the project-based learning examples included in this blog post.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Let us examine 8 reasons why HEIs need an alumni management platform in this blog. . Fundraising. To simplify fundraising. Alumni management software can make fundraising through alumni extremely simple, allowing colleges to receive funding without difficulty. Power donations and fundraising. Email promotion.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

Blogs What does a data management platform actually do? In this blog post, we answer that question with examples of the transformative impact that a data management platform can have on higher education. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 6, 2025

Alumni, on the other hand, may offer feedback on institutional reputation or fundraising efforts, providing a more holistic view of the institutions performance. One institution we worked with had the reputation of the board being isolated and out of touch with the institutions faculty, staff, and students.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MAY 14, 2023

Grab my free project based learning tools to get started with educational travel PBL projects, and c heck out my self directed project based learning blog series if you're looking for more details. Travel Blog: Students can keep a blog of their adventures, posting at the end of each day. My writers love this option.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MARCH 18, 2023

My students create an upcycled useable product and we host a fundraiser to sell those upcycled products. They advertise for the fundraising event by making and sharing promotional videos about habitat loss and the benefits of reusing materials. Happy Earth Day! Did you know there is an experiential learning Facebook group?

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Experiential Learning Depot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post is how I can help you with that through a project-based learning approach! We have hosted a cook-off fundraiser, a multicultural food festival, a pie-baking contest, and more all with the expertise and input of community experts. ​ I suggested a podcast because of its user-friendly nature and wide accessibility.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Blogs Avoiding Staff Turnover and Strengthening Your Annual Giving Program A conversation with Miami University EAB’s Advancement Marketing Services partners with institutions across the country to support and elevate their annual giving programs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 19, 2023

Blog: Leadership in Higher Education This is an extraordinarily challenging time in higher education. Sharp losses in the stock market will reduce endowment draws and may make fundraising more challenging. In my assessment, there are four major market trends to keep an eye on.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Let’s dig deeper into alumni management software in the ensuing sections of this blog. . Managing the biggest task of fundraising. Most HEIs rely heavily on sponsors, fundraising, and fancy galas. Management of fundraising. This gives them more time to concentrate on the fundraising strategy and its tangible results.

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Hope College Network

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Through this experience, I was able to invite others into my passion while practicing leadership, fundraising and organizational skills. When I couldn’t locate a space for such conversations, I decided to approach the Philosophy department for support and started a Philosophy club that is still in operation three years later.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs 3 Ways Advancement Teams Can Achieve More with Less Many advancement professionals are all too familiar with this scene: you propose a new plan or innovation to leadership, and the conversation ends with “we don’t have money for that.” The almost inevitable guidance is to better utilize your existing resources.

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

blog: everyone has a role to play in student mental health. Make mental health a fundraising priority. Mental health initiatives can make compelling fundraising pitches, especially as the public becomes more aware of how deeply students have been affected by the pandemic.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JANUARY 2, 2023

This blog post that you're reading now offers suggestions for ways to make learning self-directed with the main goal of modifying any learning experience to give students choice. Related Blog Posts Helpful Student-Directed Learning Resources and Tools Did you know that there is a Facebook community about experiential learning?

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EAB

APRIL 11, 2023

Blogs 5 attributes defining Gen Z's relationship with advancement As the class of 2023 prepares to graduate this spring, advancement leaders can no longer ignore the increasing prevalence of Generation Z in their donor and alumni constituencies. EAB’s Giving Page Audit for Higher Ed can help optimize giving pages for online fundraising.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MAY 23, 2023

That’s where this blog post comes in! Host a Fundraiser I save fundraiser projects for the end of the school year because around here testing is over, the weather is nice, and I like to end the year on a high note. Fundraisers are a great way to do that. Fundraisers are also fun. Bundle and Save!

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Experiential Learning Depot

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

This blog post is an extensive catalog of digital final product ideas for demonstrating learning in innovative and creative ways. This student coordinated a fundraiser to raise money for a school trip that blended her love of science and cooking. Looking for relevant blog posts? Check that out for fun kitchen science activities!

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Fundraisers need to now have the tools to navigate a political environment, hone compelling value propositions for their institution, and link philanthropy with specific positive outcomes. See the fellows' blogs from the capstone projects Margo Thomas and others participated in EAB’s Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship in spring 2023.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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Hope College Network

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We do all sorts of great events and fundraisers! I hope this blog helped you clarify your thoughts on Hope Greek Life and maybe even settle some nerves about rushing! FUN FACTS I’ll leave you with a couple of fun facts that help paint an even broader, fuller picture.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Blogs Your Guide to a Successful Year-End Annual Giving Campaign 5 Tips for Advancement Leaders As you settle into the fall term and new academic year, it's time to focus on a crucial task: your year-end giving campaign. To stay on track, institutions should raise 65% of their fundraising revenue before December 31.

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Experiential Learning Depot

APRIL 29, 2023

Host a Fundraiser: Raising money is a great way to take action. Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. I'd love to feature them on the blog!

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs How to stay ready for donors who “aren’t ready yet” 3 ways digital marketing can help you nurture prospective donors By Brad Shafer At times, asking donors for contributions can feel a lot like standing outside a storefront, spinning a sign that says, “please?” Some days you’ll find just the right donor for a gift.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it) By Brad Shafer Recent turnover in higher ed is historic and expansive. Cross-campus recognition in newsletters and university blogs after big events can help your team contextualize the impact of big wins. Ready to find out more?

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy? By Brad Shafer As advancement leaders, we need to be good market watchers and even better communicators. Over the past few years—since 2020 in particular—the methods we use to make connections with potential donors have changed. appeared first on EAB.

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 14, 2024

​For example, students could team up with a nonprofit to design a fundraiser or a local artist to create a public mural. High School Resources From Experiential Learning Depot: Related Blog Posts: Join our experiential learning Facebook group! This promotes teamwork, real-world insights, and meaningful community impact.

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Hope College Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Supporting the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Dance Marathon is a 24-hour long fundraising party complete with bounce houses, music and more. While ‘dancing,’ you are encouraged to reach out to your personal network and raise funds on behalf of the team you are fundraising for – in my case, my fraternity.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

APRIL 9, 2024

You should build a dedicated section on your website to house this type of content — you can title it “Articles,” “Blog,” “Content,” or “Resources.” My undergraduate alma mater’s advancement team gathered a group of third- and fourth-year students, including me, and made baseball cards featuring us to use as fundraising tools.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. In this blog, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts of leveraging your institution’s traditions in an annual giving program. What memories stand out most to you?

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Experiential Learning Depot

AUGUST 27, 2023

I'm going to take this blog post to share some of those experiences with you! Hosting any event, fundraiser or service-learning could also be considered a group project, as it gives each student a small role to contribute toward one outcome. Examples: Foster a safe and productive learning environment for all.

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