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Advancement Resource Hub
EAB provides in-depth research and services for higher ed advancement leaders to meet their most pressing challenges, from tackling fundraising goals to building a world-class advancement team. Explore the Advancement Resource Hub for all the events, tools, and insights you can access through your Advancement Advisory Services partnership.
Upcoming Events
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Roundtable
Advancement Leadership Series
Advancement leaders are entering a decade defined by volatility: ambitious campaign goals, evolving donor expectations, sector-wide disruption, and resource constraints that demand sharper trade-offs more than ever before.
Roundtable
2026 Roundtable for Senior Advancement and Fundraising Leaders
EAB invites you to an exclusive executive gathering on 18 May, co-hosted with the University of Cambridge, focused on the most pressing challenges facing advancement leaders today.
Roundtable
2026 Canadian Advancement Leaders Roundtable
Join us at York University in Toronto, Canada on July 8-9, 2026, for our signature in-person roundtable for Canadian advancement leaders.
Past Events
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Roundtable
Building Tomorrow’s Major Gift Pipeline
Gift pipelines are under increasing pressure as donor expectations grow, staff capacity shrinks, and traditional cultivation strategies lose traction.
Webinar
EAB’s Higher Ed State of the Sector: Navigating Upheaval on Four Fronts
Watch the broadcast premiere of EAB’s 2025-26 State of the Sector, where EAB experts will examine the four fronts reshaping higher education and what they signal for institutions preparing for the sector’s next era.
On-Demand Webinar
Navigating Opportunities and Risks Ahead in Advancement
Advancement leaders are navigating one of the most turbulent decades higher education has faced.
Partner Services
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Partner Service
Stakeholder Education Presentations and Workshops on Advancement Topics
Explore sample Partner Intensive topics focused on higher ed advancement
Partner Service
Advancement Spend Analysis
Use the Advancement Spend Analysis to compare your fundraising spending to peers and gain insights for making informed…
Partner Service
Advancement Benchmarking for Higher Ed Leaders
Benchmark your advancement shop against peer institutions.
Research and Insights
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Strategic Talent Management Resource Center for Higher Ed Advancement Leaders
Discover best practices in recruiting, retaining, and developing your advancement team.
Advancement Advisory Services
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Employee Value Proposition Discussion Guide for Chief Advancement Officers
Use this guide to position advancement as an employer of choice, align your team on talent strategy, and…
Advancement Advisory Services
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Create a One-Stop Corporate and Foundation Relations Shop
Our conversation guide will help advancement leaders hold a level-setting discussion about centralizing corporate and foundation relations (CFR)…
Advancement Advisory Services
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Your Advancement Benchmarking Toolkit (AIPI)
Access the tools you need to participate in EAB's Advancement Benchmarking and benchmark your shop against peer institutions.
Advancement Advisory Services
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Corporate and Foundation Relations
This research report explores strategies for deepening current engagements and expanding new partners through corporate and foundation relations.
Advancement Advisory Services
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Compendium of AI Applications in Higher Education
This compendium serves as a reference book of generative AI applications designed to help higher education leaders begin…
Strategic Advisory Services
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Navigating the Advancement Salary Landscape, Backed by EAB's Data Analysis
EAB's insights on the advancement salary landscape will help you attract and retain talent, promote equity, and advance…
Advancement Advisory Services
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Federal Policy Status Index for Higher Ed
Stay informed about the latest changes to federal policy that will affect higher education.
Strategic Advisory Services
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EAB's Federal Policy Digest
EAB's Federal Policy Digest provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, highlighting key policy changes and their possible…
Strategic Advisory Services
Blogs
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EAB experts reflect: The conversations that defined higher ed in 2025
Explore the trends, questions, and breakthroughs that defined EAB's work with higher ed leaders in 2025.
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
4 proactive strategies for higher ed leaders to move from anxiety to agency in today’s policy landscape
Discover four strategies university leaders can implement today to alleviate stress, sustain morale, and position their institution for…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
Making the case for investment
In today’s challenging financial landscape, budget cuts are the new norm for higher education. Our data makes this…
Advancement Blog