Leadership Conversations-Alumni and Philanthropic Engagement

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In the CASE Leadership Conversations, senior advancement leaders from McGill University, University of Glasgow, University of Queensland, and Johns Hopkins discuss challenges and opportunities in higher education globally. They highlight shared themes despite geographic differences, including public scrutiny of universities' social value, financial sustainability, and evolving funding models, especially concerning international student enrollment. Leaders emphasize the growing need to balance local community impact with global ambitions. Alumni engagement is shifting; older graduates show stronger loyalty, while younger alumni seek tangible value and societal impact from their contributions. Advancements face complexities with multiple degrees and transnational education, requiring new storytelling and relationship-building strategies. Talent acquisition focuses on purpose-driven, resilient, innovative individuals able to multitask and adapt in a rapidly transforming digital landscape, including AI use. Discussions underscore the urgency of embracing digital transformation and the evolving societal role of higher education, highlighting the importance of cross-sector partnerships and broadening engagement beyond traditional philanthropic circles. The leaders propose probing topics like advancement risk roles, cultural contexts, and sustaining broad-based alumni support to navigate the sector's future amid volatility and change. The series aims to leverage diverse perspectives to foster innovation and societal impact through education advancement.

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CASE Leadership Conversations

higher education challenges

global university funding

alumni engagement trends

transnational education

talent acquisition in academia

digital transformation in education

cross-sector partnerships

education advancement innovation