EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs 3 Ways Advancement Teams Can Achieve More with Less Many advancement professionals are all too familiar with this scene: you propose a new plan or innovation to leadership, and the conversation ends with “we don’t have money for that.” The almost inevitable guidance is to better utilize your existing resources.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Fundraisers need to now have the tools to navigate a political environment, hone compelling value propositions for their institution, and link philanthropy with specific positive outcomes. See the fellows' blogs from the capstone projects Margo Thomas and others participated in EAB’s Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship in spring 2023.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

MARCH 24, 2023

Blogs Why advancement employees leave (and how leaders can fix it) By Brad Shafer Recent turnover in higher ed is historic and expansive. In my experience, those who receive equitable pay adjustments are thankful for the increase – but they are even more grateful that you researched and addressed it proactively. Ready to find out more?

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EAB

APRIL 11, 2023

Blogs 5 attributes defining Gen Z's relationship with advancement As the class of 2023 prepares to graduate this spring, advancement leaders can no longer ignore the increasing prevalence of Generation Z in their donor and alumni constituencies. Instead, they will extensively research gift opportunities before making a donation.

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Experiential Learning Depot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post is how I can help you with that through a project-based learning approach! If I knew that my students put their hearts and souls into creating a nutritious meal plan based on in-depth research and the knowledge and input of community experts, I would take it in a heartbeat, simply to save me time and frustration.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Blogs The Dos and Don’ts of Leveraging University Traditions in Your Annual Giving Strategy By Meredith Dobbins Think back to your time as an undergraduate student. In this blog, we’ll explore the dos and don’ts of leveraging your institution’s traditions in an annual giving program. What memories stand out most to you?

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

APRIL 9, 2024

You should build a dedicated section on your website to house this type of content — you can title it “Articles,” “Blog,” “Content,” or “Resources.” Researching a degree program is similar. Publish Profiles on Your Website First, publish the student profiles on your website. Think about how you make purchases online.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MARCH 18, 2023

They then research the invasive species and explore solutions to the problem from a variety of perspectives. My students create an upcycled useable product and we host a fundraiser to sell those upcycled products. ” My students research local wildlife and their needs for survival and reproduction. Happy Earth Day!

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EAB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

blog: everyone has a role to play in student mental health. Make mental health a fundraising priority. Mental health initiatives can make compelling fundraising pitches, especially as the public becomes more aware of how deeply students have been affected by the pandemic. This material is open and available free of charge.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 10, 2023

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma There are harsh truths—lies and secrets, guilt and shame—that we generally don’t want to admit. Shouldn’t we devote at least as much attention to expanding professional development in pedagogy and assessment as we do to research integrity and computer security?

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EAB

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Blogs A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving What you need to know and how to start using it in your advancement strategy With each passing day, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a more prominent topic of discussion for advancement leaders. Student Affairs, Finance, Institutional Research, Schools and Colleges, etc.)

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AIFS Abroad

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

All AIFS Abroad interns take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment , a personal development tool based on decades of research into human strengths. This blog post focuses on the Executing domain, the one that makes things happen. The Consistency Strength This is the golden rule of strengths in the Executing domain.

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Hope College Network

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We do all sorts of great events and fundraisers! I hope this blog helped you clarify your thoughts on Hope Greek Life and maybe even settle some nerves about rushing! FUN FACTS I’ll leave you with a couple of fun facts that help paint an even broader, fuller picture.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. The first generation exposed to technology from an early age, Gen Z is comprised of “digital natives.”

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Experiential Learning Depot

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

​ I wrote an entire blog on this idea - The Science of Cooking: 10 Holiday Inspired Kitchen Inquiry Activities. I wrote an entire blog post on winter-inspired STEM activities that my high school and own young children love, such as a sled race, making a robot Yeti, building a ski lift, and more!

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Experiential Learning Depot

JANUARY 28, 2023

My PBL students learned about the issue and decided to organize a fundraiser to raise money for refugee aid. Student-Led High School Resources Interest-Based Learning Blog Posts Join our experiential learning Facebook group! I have my advisory do one large group project every quarter. Thanks for reading! Let's chat in the comments!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

“Because we believe that teams with experience on the front lines of challenges will know best how to put the money to good use, we encouraged them to spend it however they choose,” Scott wrote in a June 2021 blog post listing some of the gifts. The Student Research and Advocacy Center at Lee College houses a food pantry.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2022

In previous blogs and our podcasts, you have heard us discuss how corporate governance is “infiltrating” higher education governance. As we noted in earlier blogs, this expertise should include key areas such as finance, human resources, fundraising, marketing, law, technology, strategic planning, and international affairs.

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Experiential Learning Depot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Fall Them Inquiry Bingo This inquiry-based learning resource line is a quick experiential learning activity that promotes the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and research skills. Fall Fundraiser Project My students LOVE fundraisers.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JULY 31, 2023

High School Senior Project Example Framework: The high school senior project examples that are in this blog post follow my own personal senior project experience framework. Students research a problem or issue in the community related to their career of interest. Community action projects can be life-changing.

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Experiential Learning Depot

APRIL 29, 2023

Host a Fundraiser: Raising money is a great way to take action. Several of my students organized a holiday pie fundraiser at the time when the Syrian refugee crisis was front and center. They not only learned about the Syrian conflict but also how to organize an effective fundraiser. I'd love to feature them on the blog!

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Blogs EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage The challenges facing higher education have become increasingly complex and interconnected over the past 15 years and in many cases require the collective action of multiple cabinet leaders and divisions to make progress.

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EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

Blogs 3 Recommendations for Your 2023-24 Annual Giving Strategy Lasting Lessons from the Pandemic for Advancement Teams In May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of the global health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—leading President Biden to end the U.S.'s s national emergency response.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

BARC Research. Let's investigate the value of data analysis in education in this blog article and emphasize its possible advantages for educational specialists. Strengthening relationships for fundraising. Inspiring new teaching and research approaches. Forbes Survey. McKinsey Global Institute. Forbes Survey.

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EAB

JUNE 30, 2023

Blogs What does a data management platform actually do? In this blog post, we answer that question with examples of the transformative impact that a data management platform can have on higher education. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean?

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Experiential Learning Depot

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Let's say a teacher assigns students to research invasive species. A project-based educator, on the other hand, might have students research a specific community invasive species. Write a Guest Blog Post: Connect with a popular blogger that is relevant to the topic at hand. That is a project, not PBL. They are different things.

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Experiential Learning Depot

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If students are writing research papers, for example, there are a variety of ways they could use AI, one of which is to ask it to write the entire paper for them. Knowing how to write a research paper is important. Students should not solely be using AI tools such as ChatGPT for research and finding information.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma The past’s meaning only becomes clear in hindsight. Multimillion-dollar donations and multibillion-dollar fundraising campaigns proliferate. Certainly, activism among graduate students, postdocs, lab assistants and researchers surged. International enrollment nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MAY 14, 2023

Grab my free project based learning tools to get started with educational travel PBL projects, and c heck out my self directed project based learning blog series if you're looking for more details. Travel Blog: Students can keep a blog of their adventures, posting at the end of each day. My writers love this option.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JANUARY 2, 2023

This blog post that you're reading now offers suggestions for ways to make learning self-directed with the main goal of modifying any learning experience to give students choice. To dictate how each student researches or investigates a concept limits learning potential, in my opinion. Students direct the experiences, you facilitate.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JULY 24, 2023

. ​This blog post does just that. That’s why I wrote this blog post, to show you clear and concrete examples of project-based learning experiences that were designed and led by my own students or children. I will highlight each of those components in the project-based learning examples included in this blog post.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

Blogs 6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI Within six months of its launch, AI tools like ChatGPT have swiftly moved from being innovative novelties to a staple in many of our daily lives. AI tools can help them craft engaging, personalized content at scale, spanning from social media posts, to email campaigns, to fundraising appeals.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 24, 2023

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma I don't think any of my undergraduate or graduate school professors taught in ways that teaching centers prescribe. More ambiguously, it encouraged individual professors and institutions as a whole to allow research to trump teaching to become the top priority. No interactive lectures. No learning objectives.

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