Advancement Institute
We provide UT San Antonio'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 UT San Antonio Advancement and Alumni Engagement and other entities.
We can strengthen our culture of philanthropy across the UT San Antonio community and further drive our university toward a bold future together.
Advancing Together
The UT San Antonio 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 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
Transformational gifts are strategic investments that occur when institutional priorities, donor goals, and organizational readiness align, not just larger donations. During this webinar attendees will learn why few institutions consistently secure these gifts, highlighting the need for strong structures, leadership engagement, and coordinated strategies. It also provides practical frameworks for advancement professionals to build sustainable approaches that inspire and secure high-impact philanthropic support.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals San Antonio Chapter for an interactive session to explore the tension between donor-centered and organization-centered fundraising, touching on ethics, trust, and long-term relationship building. Guided by thoughtful prompts and real-world perspectives, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and reflect on how these dynamics show up in their work.
Featured guest speakers include Janice DaSilva, Senior Director of Development at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, and Josh Rendon, Vice President of CHRISTUS Children's Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation, who will help frame the conversation and provide insights from their experience in the field.
Location: 5210 Thousand Oaks Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78233
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8:30 – 9:30 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, July 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This session explores how LSE’s advancement team began adopting AI by building policies, addressing data governance, and piloting tools in a structured way. It highlights their early adopter’s program and how they integrated AI, like Copilot, into daily workflows. The speakers also share practical lessons on what worked, what didn’t, and how others can start their own AI journey effectively.)
Modality: Virtual
Thursday, July 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 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.
