Week 1 Session 1 - Recording
ADVANCEMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKING TOGETHER?!?! CREATING A 2020 VISION FOR A MODERN CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE THAT SUPPORTS COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT GOALS
Adam Cahill, Career Development and Communication Manager, The Ohio State University
Have you ever considered your college career development staff as part of your development (advancement) team? Why Not?!?! We all know that happy and engaged students turn into happy and engaged alumni who turn into happy and engaged donors. Ok, I get it, this might be a stretch, but picture this…include the career team as part of your strategic plan and comprehensive campaign, sit back, and watch the compound interest grow through their efforts of investment in the career development of students. Graduates who are more career ready = higher employment rates = higher starting salaries = more money to potentially donate to the College.
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6/17/2020 |
Week 1 Session 2 - Recording
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY REALITIES AND HOW THEY IMPACT OUR WORK
Jill Cords, Career Consultant, Michigan State University; Brian Devine, Sales Representative, Syngenta
If you are new to working in Agriculture or a seasoned professional that did not grow up on a farm - this presentation is for you. Ever wonder how the market conditions in the Ag Economy impacts your job and the stakeholders your position supports? Two industry experts will share some insights that will help you gain perspective on giving, college recruiting and alumni involvement. Learn in a fun and interactive session about how commodity prices, production timing and weather can impact alumni and industry participation.
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Administration |
6/17/2020 |
Week 2 Session 3 - Recording
RECRUITING TRENDS - A LABOR MARKET UPDATE
Dr. Phillip Gardner, Director of Collegiate Employment Research Institute, Michigan State University
Dr. Gardner will give an in-depth presentation of recruiting conditions for 2020-21 based on detailed information from employers. Dr. Gardner will cover projected hiring targets by degree level, highlight interest by academic discipline, review internship recruiting intentions, and much more.
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Administration |
6/10/2020 |
Week 2 Session 3 - Slides PDF (1.17 MB)
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Administration |
6/10/2020 |
Week 2 Session 4 - Recording
EXTENSION - MASTERING MASTER GARDENERS
Katherine Davies, Director of Development, University of Florida; Caylin Hilton, Associate Director of Development, University of Florida/IFAS
This interactive presentation will cover how UF is engaging all 67 county extension offices and recently kicked off a statewide campaign targeting the Florida Master Gardeners Program. This simple, but effective, campaign has so far brought in thousands of dollars, three estate gifts, and a way to code this volunteer group in our database. In addition to covering what worked in this campaign, we will also cover our future initiatives as well as have an open discussion of what other universities are doing for extension-based programs.
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Administration |
7/14/2020 |
Week 2 Session 4 - Slides PDF (1.8 MB)
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Administration |
6/8/2020 |
Week 3 Session 5 - Recording
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER: REPURPOSING CONTENT
Abbey Miller, Communications Manager, Michigan State University; Jamie Wilson, Communications Manager, Michigan State University Extension
In today's work climate, we all have a million things to do and not enough time to do it. When you do get something checked off that ole’ to-do list, how can you make the most of your content and ensure it gets the mileage it deserves? Repurpose and reuse! By working more strategically and collaboratively, Michigan State University communicators have been able to push the same piece of content out to multiple audiences; alumni, donors, key stakeholders, volunteers, parents and the general public; using various platforms. Ultimately, communicators get more eyes on the same information and more time for additional efforts.
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Administration |
6/17/2020 |
Week 3 Session 6 - Recording
MSU ALUMNI & MSU EXTENSION: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Pamela Jones, Director of Alumni Engagement, Michigan State University; Joanne Davidhizar, District Director, Michigan State University Extension
The MSU Alumni Association is working hard to re-invigorate alumni clubs throughout the state. We are working to elevate the work that they do and that begins with reinforcing the incredible value they bring. In order to elevate their efforts, the MSU Alumni Office has been seeking partnership opportunities with MSU programs and initiatives. In our view, Alumni Club partnership with MSU Extension programming is a mutually beneficial relationship as it: Creates an educated alumni base to engage, volunteer, and advocate for MSU Extension. Provides alumni clubs with a uniquely focused opportunity to support MSU while positively impacting their community. Allows alums to connect with/to MSU in the community in which they live, work, play, raise families, etc.
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Administration |
6/17/2020 |
| Week 3 Session 6 - Slides PDF (120 KB) |
Administration |
6/17/2020 |
Week 4 Session 7 - Recording
Meg Kester, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Alumni Engagement, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jason Headrick, Assistant Profession of Practice, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ALEC Department; Amanda Kowalewski, University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate research assistant
Engaging first-generation students can be a difficult enterprise in a college of agriculture. Building a campus environment where first gens feel comfortable and supported helps with retention and provides students with a sense of belonging and personal success. Providing formal mentoring experiences helps students navigate their college path, create their own experience, and learn about the world beyond our campuses. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will share their experiences in working with current first-gen students and alums to co-create a Scholars program dedicated to fostering first-generation students and engaging alumni using their student-first approach....
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Administration |
6/30/2020 |
Week 4 Session 8 - Recording
PREPARING YOUR COLLEAGUES TO SHARE THE PROMISE OF THEIR WORK
Kelley Marchbanks, Senior Director, Business Development and Senior Facilitator, Advancement Resources
Development leaders who work for land grant universities face the twin challenges of combating tightening academic, research, and extension budgets and misperceptions the general public might hold regarding agricultural practices and products. Savvy development professionals know that donors and potential donors crave and appreciate any time they can engage with faculty, researchers, and extension staff who have their "work boots" on the ground. Preparing your colleagues to share the story of their work in a way that inspires philanthropic support is crucial for success in advancing the mission of your institution. In this highly interactive panel discussion, experienced development leaders from two premiere institutions (Kansas State University and Michigan State University) ...
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Administration |
6/30/2020 |
Week 4 Session 9- Recording
ENGAGING EXTENSION IN VIRGINIA TECH'S GIVING DAY
Emily Wong, Associate Director of Major Gifts, Virginia Tech; Crystal Graham, VCE Development Administrator, Virginia Tech
In this session, you will learn about creating a unique giving day experience for cooperative extension during a larger university event. We will share best practices starting from educating university leadership on the value and potential reach of extension donors and friends, to engaging and motivating local units and 4-H centers. We broke barriers and exceeded all expectations by reaching over 1,000 donors in 24 hours. This is one tool we are utilizing to identify and cultivate donors who are passionate about the work of extension.
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Administration |
6/30/2020 |
Week 4 Session 10 - Recording
Student Perspectives on Virtual Learning in a Pandemic Response
Stephanie Chau, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Diversity, Michigan State University, Jill Cords, Career Consultant, Michigan State University
Colleges and universities across the country have rapidly transitioned to online learning as a response to the ongoing global pandemic. This has been challenging for all involved but most importantly for the students we serve. If you are curious to learn more about student perspectives on finishing their semester in a virtual environment, this is the session for you. Students will share challenges, successes, lessons learned and offer thoughts on how colleges and universities can make the virtual experience better moving forward.
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Administration |
6/30/2020 |
| Week 4 - Compelling-Opportunity-Story PDF (324.16 KB) |
Administration |
7/14/2020 |
Week 5 Session 11 - Recording
ONE TEAM, ONE HEARTBEAT, ONE GREAT VISION: PARTNERING FRONTLINE FUNDRAISERS AND PROSPECT MANAGEMENT
Lindsey Fussell, Senior Director of Development and Corporate Engagement, Louisiana State University; Ashley Mick, Prospect Management Analyst, LSU Foundation
The relationship between frontline fundraisers and prospect development is critical to effectively grow your fundraising efforts. Whether you have a prospect management an team at your university or you often perform research and data analysis at your unit level, this session will provide some tactical examples to put into action such as strategic travel planning based on proposal schedules. Prospect development provides a layer of support to fundraising efforts through data management, productivity analysis, strategy support, and extensive prospect research, to name a few things.
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Administration |
7/14/2020 |
Week 5 Session 11 - Slides PDF (120 KB)
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Administration |
7/14/2020 |
Week 5 Session 12 - Recording
STORY OF A GIFT
Caylin Hilton, Associate Director of Development, University of Florida/IFAS; Dana Edwards, Strategic Communications Manager, University of Florida
Sharing donor stories serves to steward the donor and cultivate giving from other donors. Whether annual or major giving, cash or legacy giving, stories help connect donors to your mission and opportunities to make a difference through your program. Highlighting successful examples from both college and 4-H programs, this session will look at critical elements and deploying the story across multiple channels. Development, communications and alumni affairs professionals can discover ideas for partnering to tell our collective story and achieve shared goals.
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Administration |
7/14/2020 |
| 2020 Individual Awards |
Administration |
7/29/2020 |
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