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
Setting Goals for Employee Success - Hosted by Employee Success Center (People Excellence)
Learn to align individual objectives with departmental and institutional goals using SMART criteria, and implement techniques like milestones to motivate, celebrate, and support your employees.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
1:00 to 2:00 pm
UT Advancement Academy - Endowments: All in Agreement
Join in to learn about what is required in every endowment agreement, what’s suggested, and what might create sticky situations. Common donor requests will be discussed including restrictions vs. preferences.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00 to 11:00 pm
In Defense of the Everyday Donor – Hosted by BWF
During this webinar, BWF’s Josh Birkholz and James Barnard will examine the challenges and opportunities that face everyday donor programs and make the case for investing in a fundamental source of donor resiliency.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, November 7, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Engaging the Next Generation of Alumni: A Conversation with Howard Heevner – Hosted by CASE
This event will provide insights into how to tackle the "donor cliff" challenge and ensure your institution remains competitive in securing future alumni support.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, November 6-7, 2024
11:00 am
Leveraging Workforce Development Partnerships – Hosted by CASE
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can secure transformational gifts and elevate your community college to new heights.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, November 14, 2024
2:00 to 3:00 pm
What Advancement Leaders Need to Know Now About the Future of Higher Education
This presentation is designed to equip advancement leaders with an understanding of the most significant trends currently influencing higher education, enabling them to refine strategies to meet the evolving needs of their institution.
Modality: Virtual
Monday, November 18, 2024
12:30 to 2:00 pm
Engaging the Middle of the Pyramid: The Key to Mid-Level and Leadership Annual Giving
Mid-level and leadership annual giving donors are some of your institution’s most loyal supporters, yet they often don’t receive the strategic attention they deserve. Join EAB advancement expert Jenny Jones as she discusses how to identify and define this group, explore demographic insights, and shares effective strategies to engage, retain, and upgrade these vital donors.
Modality: Virtual
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:00am to 10:30 pm
State of the Development Profession Survey [DPP Lunch Analysis]
Join James Langley (Langley Innovations) as we explore why, despite sophisticated tools and confident professionals, starting donor conversations remains our field's biggest hurdle.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
11:00am to 12:00 pm
Is Donor AI Worth It in Driving Your Healthcare Philanthropy Team’s Success? – Hosted by BWF
This webinar will help you understand how you can easily use AI to drive sustained year-over-year growth in the number of donors, the size of the average gift, and the total dollars raised.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 am to 1:00 pm
Monthly Membership Webinar – Hosted by CASE
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to showcase the many benefits and resources available to CASE members.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Introducing CASE Insights Framework for Brand and Reputation Metrics in Education – Hosted by CASE
CASE convened a group of ten global thought leaders to develop a first of its kind framework for measurement of marketing and communication performance and benchmarking in the education sector.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, November 21, 2024
12:00 to 1:00 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.
