Dear Presidents and Provosts,

We’re here to support your deans in becoming effective fundraising strategists. Providing training for deans in fundraising is essential, as many are not adequately prepared for this role, despite its growing important in higher education.

By investing in fundraising training for your deans, you can alleviate your own financial pressures, allowing you to focus more strategic leadership and other institutional advancement initiatives. 

Learn more on how we can you help you! We invite you to register for our pre-recorded webinar on “Deans as Fundraisers: A Case Study on a Rural University Faced With Financial Challenges.”

– Higher Ed Change Agents

Engage Deans in Fundraising or Risk Falling Behind: 

Raising funds for academic programs is essential for drawing in students, staying relevant, and enhancing the university’s reputation.

Do your academics deans need fundraising training?

Academic deans are important for raising money for their programs. However, some may not have the right skills or need a refresher. We provide professional development to help deans become outstanding fundraisers.

Is your academic enterprise lacking a growth strategy?

Fundraising is a powerful driver for an effective growth strategy. By securing additional financial resources, universities can invest in new programs, cutting-edge research facilities, and top-tier faculty, which contribute to institutional growth. 

Are your academic programs facing a cash crunch?

Universities grow by embracing innovation. But a lack of money gets in the way. Higher Ed Change Agents help you plan and carry out an academic fundraising plan. Our goal is to overcome budget limitations that prevent progress. 

Do your deans have strong industry partnerships?

Deans can boost fundraising through strong partnerships with industry leaders. Deans need to identify and engage companies that align with their academic goals. By showcasing how these partnerships benefit both students and the industry, deans can attract financial support.

Do your faculty need professional development? 

Deans need compelling stories to attract donors. When communicating with donors, deans should link faculty needs to the donor’s interests. They should show how gifts can improve teaching and research. This approach can lead to more support for faculty development.

Are you seeking guidance to help deans embrace change?

Provosts often need support to shift deans’ mindsets about fundraising. Providing training and resources can help deans feel more confident in their fundraising roles. Regular check-ins and mentoring can help deans overcome challenges and stay on track. We can help you with this strategy.

Benefits of Deans Fundraising:

  • Deans can effectively communicate their program needs to potential donors, helping secure essential funding.
  • Involving deans in fundraising distributes the workload, allowing presidents and provosts to focus on broader strategic goals.
  • Deans often have strong connections with alumni and stakeholders, which can strengthen relationships and increase donations.
  • Deans can promote interdisciplinary projects that attract donor interest, leading to larger contributions.
  • Their involvement is crucial for the success of fundraising campaigns, ensuring efforts align with the institution’s mission.
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Our Services

What are your priorities?  Higher Ed Change Agents provide training for deans and create the right growth strategy approach for your academic enterprise.

Fundraising Training

Higher Ed Change Agents provide 6-months of fundraising training for deans. We combine asynchronous with live training. 

Academic Growth Strategies

We help improve and expand educational programs and student success through targeted initiatives and resource allocation.

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