Be Bold A Campaign for Our Future
We provide UTSA’s advancement professionals and academic leaders with a variety of custom trainings, professional development workshops, and collaborative experiences.
We will empower you to better understand the world of fundraising in higher education, offering expertise from UTSA Advancement and Alumni Engagement and other entities.
We can strengthen our culture of philanthropy across the UTSA community and further drive our university toward a bold future together.
Advancing Together
The UTSA Advancement Institute offers education and training geared toward enhancing your skills as an Advancement and Alumni Engagement professional involved in all aspects of philanthropy and engagement.
Academic leaders and university partners will be invited to participate in select professional development events throughout the year.
Signature Trainings
Advancement Services Open House
Weekly open house hosted by members of Advancement Services. This session serves as an opportunity for AAE members to ask specific questions about NXT, portfolios, gift recording, and more. Specialized trainings will be offered periodically; topics will be shared in advance.
Thursdays on Microsoft Teams.
Development Roundtable Topic Series
Join sessions covering a variety of topics such as managing donor portfolios, partnering with faculty members, discussing gift agreements with donors, and incorporating digital donor engagement.
Coffee & Courageous Conversations
Participate in engaging discussions that help build a sense of belonging for all employees while enhancing engagement, satisfaction and productivity.
Details on our next event are coming soon.
Join us for our upcoming
Signature Trainings
Faculty Resources
Upcoming Webinars
Focusing on the Program Portfolio Part I: Effectiveness – Hosted by EAB
Join EAB expert David Attis in this three-part series designed to help university deans conduct a holistic analysis of the program portfolio to develop new strategies for long-term success.
Part I: Effectiveness: In an ever-changing environment, it is easy to overlook the basic hygiene necessary to ensure good stewardship of academic and administrative resources. This session explores the infrastructure necessary for a sustainable program assessment process.
Modality: Virtual
Monday, January 13, 2025
1:30 to 3:00 pm
Donors of the Future: Reimagining Constituent Engagement – Hosted by EAB
Join EAB’s virtual roundtable, designed for Chief Advancement Officers and AVPs, to address these challenges by evaluating future engagement strategies through a future-casting exercise.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9:30 to 11:00 am
Monthly Membership Webinar – Hosted by CASE
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to showcase the many benefits and resources available to CASE members. Whether you’re a current member looking to maximize your membership or a prospective member curious about what CASE has to offer, this session is for you! You’ll have the chance to ask questions directly to CASE staff and learn how to get more involved in our vibrant community. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your CASE membership!
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12:00 to 1:00 pm
2024 Year in Review & 2025 Trends – Hosted by BWF
A shifting landscape. Dynamic times. Moments of innovation. Each of these terms can be used to describe the philanthropic environment at this moment. Making heads or tails of superfluous, often competing information about philanthropy can be challenging. BWF CEO Josh Birkholz will share his observations, make predictions, and discuss the trends and influences shaping our industry.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
11:00 am
Three Smart Gifts Your Donors Need to Know About – Hosted by Crescendo Interactive
In this session, we'll look at three methods that leverage the power of shifting from disposable income: gifts of appreciated securities, qualified charitable distributions, and donor advised funds. Even small shops can benefit from incorporating these approaches into their work.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
11:00 am
Deep Dive: Moving Up in Management – Hosted by CASE
Are you ready to elevate your career from frontline fundraising or middle management to leading a large Advancement team? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring distinguished senior leaders from across District IV, who will share their expertise on how to effectively market yourself as a leader and successfully navigate your path to advancement. In this session, we’ll explore essential strategies for gaining the experience needed to accelerate your career, fostering collaboration and attaining buy-in across disciplines, and developing your staff while honing your own leadership skills.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, January 30, 2025
2:00 to 3:00 pm
On Demand Trainings
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Resources
Access on-demand webinars, subject guides, samples, articles, and more.
Evertrue: 10 Ways AI will change Advancement
Learn about the impact that AI will have on your work in advancement.
Advancement Resources
Explore webinars, blogs, samples, and so much more to help enhance your work in advancement.
CliftonStrengths
Learn about your strengths as well as the strengths of your colleagues to help enhance communication, engagement, and overall job satisfaction.
Other Resources
UT System Advancement Academy
Participate in professional development programs offered to all advancement professionals, from entry-level newcomers to senior executives.
UTSA People Excellence Professional Development
Explore a variety of training on topics such as leadership, personal and professional development, computer skills, administrative skills, safety, and more. Sessions are offered in-person, virtually, and on-demand.
LinkedIn Learning
Access a variety of courses, explore best practices, and gain new knowledge.
Do you have suggestions for additional training topics?
Email our Senior Director of Advancement Talent Management, Genevieve Tobias, for more information.
