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• Introductions• Connection to the subject and our lenses and
perspectives that inform our understanding
• Why did you select this session?
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO EXPLORE TODAY?• Learning Outcomes
• Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
• Application and Discussion
• Case studies
• Wrap up Q&A
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Participants will gain a better understanding of the literature that supports the increased partnerships between student affairs and university advancement officers
• Participants will gain a better understanding of the practical methods that may increase student affairs and university advancement partnerships
• Participants will identify strategies and action steps in applying this session to their own campus partnerships with student affairs and university advancement
• Ask audience if there are any additional related topics that they hope to cover in the session
What else are you hoping to get out of this session?
“The daily work of student affairs lies the groundwork for successful fundraising” (Rissmeyer, p. 22)”
HOW IS THIS RELEVANT TO YOUR WORK?
• Increased reliance on private giving to U.S. higher education in the wake of federal and state divestment
• This reliance directly affects institutional, divisional, and departmental budgets
• Creation of development roles in student affairs divisions
• Expanded role of fundraising in VPSA positions
• Important to stay informed about how your institution is funded and how alumni giving supports the student affairs division budget
LITERATURE REVIEW
• Puma (2013)• Natural partners and allies- role of the SSAO in
bridging partnership• Telling the story- opportunities for joint efforts• Including students in solicitation efforts
• Morgan & Policello (2010)• Takes 3-5 years to develop the infrastructure
necessary for a student affairs fundraising effort• Relationship building as transferable skill
LITERATURE REVIEW
• Hurvitz (2013)• Alumni-in-Training (Baade & Sundberg, 1996; Pumerantz,
2004)• Student Satisfaction and giving (Clotfelter, 2003; Monks,
2003)• Student philanthropy programs
• Rissmeyer (2010) • Cultivating partnerships through joint committees• Resources for information on and connections to alumni• Support for underrepresented students and organizations• Knowledge of human development theory
SUCCESS STORIES OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PARTNERSHIPS
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Matthew Antonio Bosch
Director of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center
Elon University
Michael Bumbry
Assistant Director of Class Giving and Reunions
University of Chicago
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