Event Category: Conference

Essential Leadership Skills for Deans 

Join us for this highly interactive in-person conference to learn new strategies and approaches to address some of the most common challenges you face as a Dean. Special focus will be given to creating a unit culture that builds a great workplace environment and with the help of our expert speaker panel and a network of other Deans, you will have the time, space, and support to discuss how to:  Through a variety of group activities and discussions, you’ll share your perspective on how to successfully navigate your role, and you’ll also walk away with useful insights from other academic Deans.  To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this conference is capped at 30 attendees.

From Tension to Teamwork: Cultivating Positive Team Dynamics

Problems in interpersonal interactions, communication patterns, and outcomes can be key indicators of team dysfunction. It’s easy to recognize that a team is dysfunctional when all three of these elements break down completely, but what if only one or two aspects are suffering? Join us in person to learn how to identify dysfunctional team dynamics and to practice strategies to build a more productive and high-performing culture. At this conference, you’ll expand your skills in:

Fostering Growth and Building Strong Teams: A Summit for Leaders in Advancement Talent and Team Development

Advancement work is evolving, and so must your team. Developing future leaders doesn’t just boost performance; it strengthens retention, fosters fulfillment, and builds a thriving workplace culture. But creating leadership pathways and growth programs can be challenging. That’s where the Summit for Advancement Talent and Team Development Leaders comes in! Join us to learn how to design your leadership program, address individual growth needs, and implement proven strategies for team development. To help preserve a practical and interactive environment, attendance for this program is capped at 30 participants.  

The Fundamentals of Leadership for New or Aspiring Leaders in Higher Education

New leaders often find themselves learning on the go-and often at the expense of intentional reflection of their leadership strengths, journey, or skill development. This leadership conference, facilitated by experienced higher education leaders, provides you with a set of tools for applying the key tenets of successful and equitable leadership. You’ll practice how to approach difficult and complex conversations through healthy and constructive dialogue so that you can increase trust, motivation, and engagement within your team. You will also gain the confidence and skills needed to become a more effective leader in higher education, rooted in both a deeper awareness of your core purpose as a leader and in your commitment to equity. Highlights of the program include:

From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact

This two-day strategic planning conference equips higher ed leaders with the tools to create actionable, sustainable strategies aligned with institutional goals. Using design thinking and collaboration, participants will turn broad visions into practical steps for lasting success. You’ll learn to build strategies that inspire buy-in, ensure alignment, and anticipate future challenges. By the end of the conference, participants will be equipped to translate their institutional visions into clear, actionable strategies that position them for lasting success.

Unlocking Donor Partnership Through Authentic Dialogue and Storytelling

Successful development officers understand that fostering lasting donor relationships and investment in transformative initiatives championed by your institution hinges on building trust and respect. In this engaging conference, you will learn how to leverage the full potential of your institution during donor interactions by approaching conversations with curiosity, active listening, and bringing a collaborative spirit to enhance the donor experience. You’ll discover when to educate donors about projects that align with their values and how to amplify impactful stories that illustrate their potential contributions to societal change through your institution. Through interactive group activities and collaborative sessions, you will practice how to: By integrating this holistic, values-centered approach with your existing fundraising knowledge, you will elevate your strategic capabilities in donor engagement and reignite your own passion for advancing higher education philanthropy.

Optimizing Your Fundraising Strategy: A Summit for Presidents and Advancement Vice Presidents

As a president or advancement vice president, you play a critical role in shaping the environment that attracts significant and sustained philanthropic investments. You’re also likely aware of the value of a lifelong donor and the importance of attracting entrepreneurial-minded donors, both of whom want to make a difference to society through your institution. Join us in Denver for this two-day summit with fellow executive leaders, to learn how a strategic fundraising approach, paired with strong institutional leadership, can cultivate a thriving culture of philanthropy. Specifically, you will: To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this conference is capped at 30 attendees.

Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders

As a dean or other academic leader, you hold numerous responsibilities, and fundraising is likely a critical part of your portfolio. You’re probably also finding the philanthropic landscape more competitive than ever, as donors are becoming more selective with their giving. To be a successful fundraiser, it is important to understand how to align your interests with those of donors seeking to make significant societal differences. Join us for this one-and-a-half-day interactive conference, led by renowned university advancement consultant Jim Langley. Academic leaders and their development counterparts will benefit from this conference as you: Join us for this conference at our office in Denver to unlock new philanthropic strategies within your academic unit! To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this conference is capped at 30 attendees.

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