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.
Upcoming Webinars
Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy 2024
Join Josh Birkholz, CEO and Co-Owner of BWF and Chair of Giving USA, as he presents on the 2024 Giving USA report. Learn how these stats and details can help your nonprofit strategy and gain insight into unique trends.
June 25, 2024 | 1:30 - 2:30pm CDT
The 500 Million Dollar Question: Is Your Donor Experience Helping You Build Your Base?
In this webinar, we'll talk about setting up your engagement-first base- level giving program - from the team, tools, and tactics to audience development, marketing, and measuring success.
June 27, 2024 | 1 - 2:00 pm CDT
Lessons in Leadership: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Allyship
Join us for a webinar focused on defining mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in higher education leadership. This event allows participants to hear from a panel of higher education experts as they discuss lessons learned through their careers.
June 27, 2024 | 1 - 2:00 pm CDT
RNL National Alumni Survey and ‘Future of Advancement Work’ Industry Conversations
A review of market research results and key findings.
July 16, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
Donor AI for All: The Universal Approach
Join us as we answer these questions and demonstrate an exciting new solution that takes the guesswork out of AI. This webinar will reveal three ways BWF can deliver Predictive AI:
- Prospect Identification
- Pipeline and Portfolio Management
- Campaign Planning and Management
July 17, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
From Silos to Synergy: Creating a Unified Strategy for Operations and Fundraising
Join us for a transformative session for nonprofit leaders—from operations to executive management. This webinar delves into the essential role of strategic planning and effective data use in elevating fundraising and overall organizational success.
July 30, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
Navigating Difficult Donor Situations
Most fundraisers have experienced an uncomfortable, offensive, or harmful donor interaction. This cannot just be seen as “part of the job” but rather something that is addressed to create a culture and systems that build brave spaces.
July 30, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT
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.
Obey Your Strengths Podcast
Our certified Strengths Coach, Kathy Kersten, interviews leaders who have leveraged the power of CliftonStrengths to achieve personal and professional success.
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.
