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Peak season! Come see, hear!

Introducing Summit Academic Leadership Advisors (SALA): Fundraising & Institutional Development - Strengthen your institution's financial future.   SALA Advisors are veteran academic leaders who can guide you with the skills and strategies to secure resources and transform your institution’s fundraising capabilities. You’ll learn proven strategies to develop and implement sustainable fundraising plans, and cultivate strong donor relationships. Here’s how we can help you: Strategic Planning: Develop data-driven fundraising plans tailored to your specific goals and objectives. Donor Cultivation: Gain insights on cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with donors. Campaign Management: Navigate the entire campaign process, from planning and execution to achieving successful outcomes. Data-Driven Decision Making: Empower your team to make informed decisions through in-depth performance analysis. Innovative Strategies: Explore cutting-edge fundraising approaches and grant-writing techniques to maximize your institution’s resources. Ethical Practices: Foster a culture of ethical fundraising, collaboration, and responsible stewardship of donor contributions. Contact us today to discuss your Fundraising and Institutional Development coaching needs. For more information about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals, visit our website at www.SALAMentor.com. Let’s take the next step in academic leadership, together.

A little moment of zen, recorded at Nelson Lake in Batavia, Illinois. It reminded me of the importance of quiet and solitude to help regain balance.

Quote of the Day: WHEREAS, educational research shows that the arts help to foster discipline, creativity, imagination, self-expression, and problem solving skills while also helping to develop a heightened appreciation of beauty and cross-cultural understanding… https://lnkd.in/g9vyN_Ab

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Quote of the Day: “We are now in an era of business as unusual, where fostering creativity through play, comfort, and psychological safety is not just beneficial but essential for ongoing innovation and success. “ I’m glad that business is taking notice of play as central to creativity. To which I can only say, “duh.” But the path to playfulness is not linear or strategic nor can it be induced by scheduling in playtime at the workplace. Playfulness is a disposition that we are born with. Unfortunately, this innate urge to play is often squelched by schooling, the puritanical strictures of our social environment, and—I have to say it—capitalism. What the pandemic taught us was, paradoxically, when we were penned up, we became free of office culture restraints. Meanwhile, Amazon just demanded that all workers return to the office five days a week.

Introducing Summit Academic Leadership Advisors (SALA): Cultivate a thriving academic environment that attracts and retains talented students.   With decades of experience in growing student enrollment in their campuses, SALA Advisors will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a dynamic enrollment management strategy and transform your student services. You’ll learn to develop effective recruitment initiatives, prioritize student success, and establish a culture of continuous improvement. Enrollment Growth: Implement effective programs to attract, recruit, and retain top students. Student Success: Develop and execute initiatives that prioritize student success and ensure a fulfilling academic journey. Brand Advocacy: Craft a compelling brand strategy that resonates with prospective students and sets your institution apart. Transformative Services: Shift student services beyond basic transactions to provide a holistic and supportive experience. Assessment & Improvement: Integrate an assessment-driven culture to continuously enhance all aspects of your student services. Institutional Collaboration: Foster strategic partnerships with other institutions to broaden student opportunities and resources. Contact us today to discuss your enrollment management and student services coaching needs. For more information about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals, visit our website at www.SALAMentor.com. Let’s take the next step in academic leadership, together.