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
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
UT System 101: Partnering with UT Advancement Services
Specific topics discussed will include naming, creation of endowments, endowment agreements, acceptance of estates and trusts, stock gifts, records, etc. The target audience for this session includes any institutional advancement team members who have been in their current roles for less than two years.
August 27, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM 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.
