Date Chartered: 5/31/1984
Purpose
The Section on Institutional Advancement provides informational exchange and professional development among law school administrators and faculty involved in those areas of institutional advancement known as alumni relations, communications, development, external affairs, government relations, and public relations.
Bylaws of the Section on Institutional Advancement
2023
Extended Program
January 5, 2022
- Institutional Advancement Welcome and Opening Panel (11:00 am – 12:15 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Using Social Media to Engage Alumni – Industry Trends, Best Practices (12:35 pm – 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Small Group 1 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Small Group 2 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: U.S News Rankings (3:10 pm – 4:25 pm)
January 6, 2022
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Women in the Law and Philanthropy (11:00 am – 12:15 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Freedom, Equality, and the Common Good Through the Journalists’ Lens; A Discussion of the Media’s Role and Responsibility (12:35 pm – 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session:Discussion: How to Talk about Race/ Being an Informed Communicator while Working with a Diverse Audience (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session:Discussion: Executive Communication and Crisis Communication (3:10 pm – 4:25 pm)
January 7, 2022
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Sharing the Impact and Success Stories of the Pandemic (11:00 am – 12:15 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Breakout 1: Fact Sheets/”Leave Behind” Materials (12:35 pm- 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Breakout 2: How to Build Community During the Pandemic and After (12:35 pm- 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Breakout 3: Boards and Alumni Volunteer Groups (12:35 pm- 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Breakout: You Asked and We Answered: ListServ Discussions Continued (12:35 pm- 1:50 pm)
- Institutional Advancement: Showcase and Awards (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
January 8, 2022
- Pre-Law Education and Admission to Law School (Co-Sponsored by Institutional Advancement) (3:10 pm – 4:25 pm)
Extended Program
January 6, 2021
- Institutional Advancement Welcome and Breakout Room Roulette (1:15 pm – 2:00 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Break (2:00 pm – 2:15 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Opening Plenary Session: True Colors (2:15 pm – 3:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Break (3:30 pm – 4:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Engaging Alumni in a Virtual World (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm)
January 7, 2021
- Institutional Advancement Welcome and Breakout Room Roulette (1:15 pm – 1:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Break (1:30 pm – 1:45 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Break (3:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: “Meeting the Moment” (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Break (4:45 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Reception: Virtual Happy Hour with Captain Scott Smith (5:00 pm – 5:30 pm)
January 8, 2021
- Institutional Advancement Welcome and Awards (1:15 pm – 1:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Break (1:30 pm – 1:45 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Break (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Conclusion (3:30 pm – 4:00 pm)
Extended Program
January 3, 2020
- Institutional Advancement Mix and Mingle (8:15 am – 8:30 am)
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Institutional Advancement Welcome (8:45am – 9:00 am)
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Institutional Advancement Plenary Session (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Campaign Lifecycle (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Interdisciplinary Partnerships (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Social Media Strategy/Digital Channel (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement: Power Networking (11:15 am – 12:00 pm)
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Institutional Advancement: Plenary (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
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Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (2:00 pm – 2:15 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Unconscious Bias and Fundraising (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Building a Culture of Philanthropy (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Oh Sh*t Moments (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Reception (4:30 pm – 5:30 pm)
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Institutional Advancement Luncheon (12:15 pm – 1:30 pm)
January 4, 2020
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Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (10:00 am – 10:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Reunions and Planned Giving (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Social Justice Philanthropy (10:15 am – 11:15 am)
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Institutional Advancement: Wrap Up (11:15 am – 11:45 am)
Extended Program
January 3, 2019
- Institutional Advancement: Mix and Mingle (8:00 am – 8:30 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Welcome and Introduction (8:45 am – 9:00 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Plenary Session: Understanding the Impact of the Work We Do (9:00 am – 10:15 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (10:15 am – 10:30 am)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Social Media (10:30 am – 11:45 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Concurrent Session: Interesting Major Gifts (10:30 am – 11:45 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Plenary Session: Stewardship is Everyone’s Job (1:45 pm – 3:15 pm)
- Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Leveraging Keystone Events That Lead to Stewardship and Fundraising (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement: Concurrent Session: How to Engage with Historically Marginalized Communities (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Reception (5:15 pm – 6:30 pm)
January 4, 2019
- Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (8:00 am – 9:00 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Plenary Session: National Trends in Philanthropy – What Development and Communications Opportunities Exists Outside the Alumni Base (9:00 am – 10:15 am)
- Institutional Advancement: Refreshment Break (10:15 am – 10:30 am)
- Volunteer Engagement Session (10:15 am – 10:30 am)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Data (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- Institutional Advancement Concurrent Session: Framing Development and Alumni Relations from a Communications Perspective (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
Upcoming
Past
Section on Institutional Advancement – Gift Planning Webinar featuring Tony Simon
Thursday, February 29th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST/11:00 – 12:00 pm CT/10:00 – 11:00 am MT/9:00 am – 10:00 am PT
Watch the Recording/More Info Here
I’m Making a Newsletter – Now What?!
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
More Info Here
What’s on the Menu: Alumni-Student Dining Programs
Thursday, July 26, 2023, 3:00 – 4:15 PM ET
Watch the Recording/More Info Here
IA Section Social: Commencement Cheers & Tears
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
*This Session was not Recorded
Expanding Fundraising and Alumni Engagement Capacity through Partnerships
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Watch the Replay Here
The Healing Effects of After-Death Communications and Recognition
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Watch the Webinar Replay
A Conversation with Legal Education Reporter Christine Charnosky from Law.com
Thursday, March 10, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
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Exploring Our Love/Hate Relationships with Alumni Magazines
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
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Campaigns…Tricks or Treats?
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
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Navigating a Leadership Transition
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
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Ranking, Reputation & Response: U.S. News
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
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AALS Resources + Group Convos
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
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