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Advancement Institute
We provide 番茄社区'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 番茄社区 Advancement and Alumni Engagement and other entities.
We can strengthen our culture of philanthropy across the 番茄社区 community and further drive our university toward a bold future together.
Advancing Together
The 番茄社区 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 are invited to participate in select professional development events throughout the year.
Signature Trainings
Learn about your strengths as well as the strengths of your colleagues to help enhance communication, engagement, and overall job satisfaction.
Participate in interactive sessions designed to strengthen collaboration across Advancement & Alumni Engagement. Topics will highlight institutional priorities, constituent insights, and opportunities for cross-team partnership, building a shared foundation for our future as one advancement organization.
Faculty Resources
Upcoming Webinars
The work we do in advancement is critical to our institution's success. Being able to define what we do is more important than ever. As we redefine our focus, our ability to talk about what we do and work together is key to our success. Learning the language of advancement will allow you to make a case for your work, collaborate with colleagues, and better understand what we have been focused on in the past and where are headed as we redefine our work in higher education advancement.
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join CASE for a session exploring how creative storytelling and purposeful design can strengthen connection and reputation across university communities. The teams at Royal College of Art and University of Sheffield will share how imaginative campaigns using approaches like film and digital media can inspire pride, build belonging and engage diverse audiences.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, June 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Back by popular demand, CASE is thrilled to offer the 2026 CASE All Districts Online Conference. Bringing insights and expertise from colleagues across advancement disciplines, experience levels, and borders, this annual event is not to be missed.
With 30+ live sessions sourced from the best of the 2026 district conferences, the CASE All Districts Online Conference provides an amazing return on investment. An Institutional Pass has been purchased for AAE Staff members to attend. Advance registration is required.
Modality: Virtual
June 16-17, 2026
Don’t miss this insightful session with Josh Birkholz, CEO of BWF and Giving USA Foundation Board Member. Explore the key trends shaping the future of philanthropy, from shifting donor behaviors and economic influences to evolving expectations around impact and trust. Drawing on insights from the Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy 2026, this conversation goes beyond the data to help you understand what these changes mean for your organization.
Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen donor relationships, adapt your fundraising approach, and make more confident decisions in an increasingly competitive giving landscape.
Modality: Virtual
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The quarterly small shop round tables continue with a member of the CASE College & University Foundations Leadership Committee, Cheryl Lindsay, CPA, Vice President/CFO, James Madison University Foundation, sharing her expertise as she facilitates our discussion. Feeling isolated in your small shop? This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and build connections with peers who understand your world.
Modality: Virtual
Monday, June 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Institutional Resources
Participate in professional development programs offered to all advancement professionals, from entry-level newcomers to senior executives.
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.
A centralized resource for building leadership competencies, advancing professional skills, and supporting continuous learning.
Access a variety of courses, explore best practices, and gain new knowledge.
On Demand Trainings
Access on-demand webinars, subject guides, samples, articles, and more.
Learn about the impact that AI will have on your work in advancement.
Explore webinars, blogs, samples, and so much more to help enhance your work in advancement.
Do you have suggestions for additional training topics?
Email our Senior Director of Advancement Talent Management, Genevieve Tobias, for more information.
