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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.
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Roundtable
2025 Advancement Roundtable
Engage in interactive, executive-level conversations about the most pressing challenges facing advancement leaders at the 2025 Advancement Roundtable.
Roundtable
Aligning Resources and Talent to Unlock Principal Gift Potential
Principal gifts can no longer be treated as rare, serendipitous wins.
Past Events
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Roundtable
2025 Advancement Roundtable
Engage in interactive, executive-level conversations about the most pressing challenges facing advancement leaders at the 2025 Advancement Roundtable.
On-Demand Webinar
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.
Roundtable
Key Takeaways from EAB’s 2025 Roundtable for Senior Advancement and Fundraising Leaders
In May, university fundraising and alumni engagement leaders from across the UK joined EAB experts to discuss common challenges and research on adapting to new industry-wide challenges and campus-specific needs.
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.
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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
Resource Center
College Athletics Strategy Resource Center
Explore resources to navigate changes in college athletics and maximize return on investment for athletics programs.
Strategic Advisory Services
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New Sport Launch Playbook
This playbook will help institutions ground proposals in market realities and embed demand validation in the new sport…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
AI foundation roadmap for advancement leaders
Chief advancement officers should download this infographic to assess their divisions' maturity across three stages of AI foundation…
Advancement Advisory Services
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Student-Athlete Net Revenue Contribution Calculator
This tool will help CBOs and athletic departments review and calculate student-athlete net revenue sports teams contribute to…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
NCAA Divisional Reclassification
This report will help higher ed leaders assess whether NCAA divisional reclassification is a strategic move and, if…
Strategic Advisory Services
Blogs
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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
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4 key data trends shaping higher education fundraising
Learn how staffing, donor cultivation, and compensation strategies all play a role in building successful higher education fundraising…
Advancement Blog