Road Map to Advancement is an on-demand seminar designed for newcomers and early career professionals seeking to gain a big picture understanding of advancement. With an Asia-Pacific lens, gain a fundamental understanding of advancement as well as trends and practical tips on alumni relations, fundraising, relationship building, importance of advancement services, communications and more.
Sessions include:
The Dynamic World of Advancement
- Identify the key trends, disciplines and roles of advancement in educational institutions
Communications in Advancement
- Describe the critical role communications play in advancement
- Identify tips for communicating effectively with stakeholders
Philanthropy 101
- Describe why philanthropy is an important part of advancement
- Identify fundraising basics, tips, key trends, challenges, and opportunities
From Networking to Building and Nurturing Relationships
- Describe why relationships are critical to advancement
- Explain strategic and practical approaches to networking and relationship management
The Importance of Advancement Services
- Define advancement services
- Identify which data to measure and how
- Describe how to use data to deliver better outcomes
Alumni Relations 101
- Describe why alumni relations is a critical part of advancement
- Identify Alumni Relations basics, tips, key trends, challenges, and opportunities
Career Panel Session: So You Want to Change the World
- Describe the varied career paths in advancement
Panel Discussion + Q&A
- Wrap up this programme with a panel discussion and Q&A with the session speakers.