Strengthen Community Partnerships and Drive Institutional Impact

Join fellow Chief Advancement Officers for an engaging virtual event designed to explore the pivotal role of universities as modern anchor institutions within their communities. In light of the current climate of declining public confidence in higher education, this session will highlight actionable strategies for aligning university fundraising and advancement initiatives with community needs, fostering sustainable economic development, and enhancing social mobility.

You will gain insights into effective partnerships, community-centric fundraising approaches, and methods for building trust and engagement with external constituencies.

Key topics include:

• Adapting fundraising strategies: Approaches to fundraising that resonate with potential donors by addressing current community challenges and institutional relevance.
• Communicating value and ROI: Frameworks for communicating the university’s value in terms of community contributions and ROI.
• Strengthening community engagement and impact: Enhancing university relationships with local communities to drive collaboration and mutual support.
• Corporate and foundation partnerships: Build and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners and foundations to secure funding and support for university initiatives.
• Leveraging public-private partnerships: Developing effective partnerships that align institutional priorities with community needs, ensuring sustainable economic impact.
• Fostering trust and confidence: Rebuild public trust in higher education by showcasing measurable outcomes and responsive engagement initiatives.

Attendees will leave this session equipped with practical tools and frameworks designed to boost institutional advancement efforts, regain public trust, and ensure that universities are seen as indispensable community partners.

Session

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Attendance is best suited for Chief Advancement Officers and/or a designee. Registration is limited to two attendees per institution.

• Monday, September 22, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time