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ICAA March 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter
March 2024

 


Don't forget to register!

Spring Virtual Power Hour
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
12 - 1 p.m.

Strategic Planning for Advancement/Alumni Engagement
Chris Marshall, CEO of Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting (CMAC)

Identifying the desired future state of your advancement or alumni engagement program can be tough. Clearly articulating the steps you need to take to reach the stated end result is even harder. Staying laser focused on the most important priorities is a daily challenge.

A strategic plan (or roadmap) can help you on your journey. Chris will review a strategic planning framework that can be applied to any size program or institution no matter the resource levels. Included in the framework are the following elements: Values, Vision, Mission, Priorities, Strategies, Tactics, Goals, Metrics, and Action Plans.

You can apply learning outcomes immediately to your program!

Register by clicking here. (Be sure that you are logged into your ICAA account!)


ICAA Summer Conference

Save the Date

Tuesday, July 30 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
Embassy Suites Dublin
Dublin, OH


Do you want to present at Summer Conference?

We are still looking for more presenters for Summer Conference. Are you involved in one of the following tracks and have insight to share with your fellow ICAA members? Connect with our Educational Programming Co-Chair, Annie Gordon at gordon3@kenyon.edu!

Tracks/Topics:

  • Leadership Track: Performance Reviews, Attract good candidates and retain talent, Pipeline of growth and professional development, Women in Leadership, VP Panel, Culture Change, Board Engagement in Fundraising, Strategic/Adaptive/Ethical Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Change Management, DEI, Case Studies, Overall Personal and Professional Well-Being
  • Services/Operations Track: Gift Documentation, Stewardship Matrix/Overview, Giving Societies, Endowed Fund Reports, Digital Donor Engagement, Strategy informed by Data Analytics, Prospect Management and Research, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Change Management (when to go digital), Environmental Sustainability
  • Fundraising Track: Virtual Donor Visits, Days of Giving/Peer to Peer, Capital/Comprehensive Campaigns, Diversity in Fundraising Profession and Engaging and Cultivating Alumni of Color, Corporate and Foundation Giving, Measuring and Reporting Impact, Crowdfunding/Giving Circles
  • Future of Advancement Track: Technology: AI and Fundraising, AI in Stewardship, Generational Differences, New Trends, Blockchain and other Crypto Finance, Innovative Alumni Engagement Strategies, Collaboration between Advancement and Campus Partners

Calling All Stars of ICAA!

Nominations Open: Shine the Spotlight on Outstanding Achievers!

Hey ICAA Community! It's that time of the year to celebrate the unsung heroes, the masterminds behind the success stories and the driving forces that make ICAA exceptional!

Introducing the ICAA Awards - Where Excellence Meets Recognition!

ICAA David T. Smittle Distinguished Service Award: Have someone in mind who's gone above and beyond for the advancement of ICAA? Nominate them for the prestigious Distinguished Service Award, recognizing outstanding volunteer service and leadership!

ICAA Ernest A. Sheetz Mentor Award: Know a mentor extraordinaire in the world of college advancement? Nominate them for the Mentor Award, acknowledging outstanding mentoring skills that light the way for others!

ICAA Newcomer Award: Spot a rising star among the newcomers who's making waves? Nominate them for the Newcomer Award, celebrating significant contributions within their functional area! 

Program of Excellence Award: Is there an innovative program, tool, or system at your school that deserves applause? Nominate it for the Program of Excellence Award and showcase the best practices in the field of advancement!

Let's celebrate the brilliance within our community! Login to myicaa.org and nominate someone today and let's make this year's awards the most memorable yet!

 


Recent Job Postings

Baldwin Wallace University

Capital University

Case Western Reserve University 

Denison University

Earlham College

Hiram College

John Carroll University

Kalamazoo College

To view all job postings, click on the "Jobs" tab while logged in. 


Is your roster up to date?

It’s time to clean up our rosters!  We are asking for your assistance in making sure our member institution rosters are current.  Please visit the membership directory at myicaa.org to view your institution’s roster.

If there are current staff members not listed, please ask them to visit the “Create individual account” page of the ICAA website and create an individual account using their institutions email address.

If there are staff members listed on an institutions roster that are no longer employed by the institution, please submit a roster update request using this form.

Thank you for your assistance!

Questions, contact Ed Lenane, ICAA membership chair at lenanee@denison.edu.


Member Spotlight

We would love to highlight projects you are working on or are proud of! Complete this short form to share the great work you are doing!

Promotions & New Hires

If you have good news to share, new staff to announce, promotions to celebrate, or a suggestion for an in-depth feature, submit to ICAA Webmaster, Carly (Arthur) Workman for a future issue by completing this short form.


Membership

Not sure if your institutional membership is up-to-date? Connect with our ICAA Membership Chair, Ed Lenane at lenanee@denison.edu.   


Let's Connect!

In an effort to raise awareness about ICAA, our membership, and professional development opportunities, we will be transitioned to a more visible LinkedIn page. You can find the page here.

At the same time, we will concentrate our social media efforts solely within LinkedIn as we feel this is the best space online for our organization and members to share and network in a professional environment. ICAA no longer maintains active X (Twitter) or Facebook accounts.

Be sure to share the link to the new LinkedIn page with your colleagues and others in the advancement, alumni relations, communications, and advancement service areas at independent colleges within the Midwest. 

 

  Job Postings

Do you know the most clicked page on the ICAA website is job postings? Check out current opportunities at ICAA member institutions here. Institutions with current memberships can post openings anytime.

 

 

 

 

Is your staff listing current?

Log in and check the staff list for your institution under “member directory.” You may be surprised by how many changes have occurred at your institution since you last viewed this list. Contact Carly (Arthur) Workman for assistance with updating your member list so your entire team can receive future communications and invitations from ICAA.  

 

Be sure to visit the ICAA Membership page to update your information, review the list of active members from your institution, or help new employees sign up for their own accounts! 

  

Stay connected with all exciting things ICAA!




Email ICAA at info@myicaa.org