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.
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.
Join us for our upcoming
Signature Trainings
Faculty Resources
Upcoming Webinars
Creating a unique and memorable experience at alumni and donor events – Hosted by CASE
Understanding how to create an alumni and donor centered experience at an event is key to your success. It’s all about your approach and how you make people feel, which you can even do on a low budget. Join us for this conversation and share your ideas, too!
Modality: Virtual
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
11:00 - 12:00 pm
The Truth About Blended Giving and Funding Your Future – Hosted by Crescendo
Join us in debunking myths about blended gifts, providing actionable insights to make them a regular part of your organization's fundraising strategy and offering tools for both personal growth and team training.
Modality: Virtual
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:00 pm
Creating Omnichannel Fundraising Campaigns: Opportunities and Challenges – Hosted by BWF
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of omnichannel campaigns and why this approach can be successful. They will also receive tangible advice on how to design and execute an omnichannel fundraising strategy.
Modality: Virtual
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
2:00 pm
Successfully Onboarding Your Staff So They Stay—and Thrive! – Hosted by CASE
Join Lana M. Fontenot of South Louisiana Community College as she shares insights on successfully onboarding and engaging employees within an advancement team. Lana has developed a structured and intentional approach to employee retention and growth, focusing on a seamless transition into the workplace and long-term professional development.
Modality: Virtual
Friday, May 30, 2025
12:00 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.
