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Into the Presidential mind

At the Colleges & Institutes Advancement Summit, CCAE held an innovative session with an outstanding panel of presidents and vice-presidents. Participants were able to hear first-hand accounts on the intricacies on the connection between advancement and leadership. This summit also included a pilot of a virtual component and as such part of this session was… Read More »

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CCAeTalk: Events

Featuring Moderator: Emily O’Connor, Alumni Relations Officer, Brock University Kelly McManus, Senior Director, Community Relations & Events, University of Waterloo Jody Paulson, Manager, Events, Athabasca University Sue Porter, Senior Associate Director, Ceremonies and Events, Simon Fraser University Within Canadian educational institutions, events are a crucial part of advancing an Institution’s strategic goals and serve as… Read More »

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Pot or no pot? Let’s talk about whether accepting a sponsorship or a philanthropic gift from a cannabis company is right for your organization

Written by CCAE, Video by S+C. CCAE 2019 National Conference Video Session Sam Laprade – Director, Gryphon Fundraising On October 17, 2018, recreational cannabis became legal in Canada. The legalization of marijuana opened up an interesting dialogue in every sized non-profit organization. Many staff and board members are asking themselves: “Can we engage with cannabis… Read More »

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The Great Return of 2021 – CCAE Exposé #1 Interview

Featuring a one-on-one conversation between Marc Weinstein and Derek Cassoff of McGill University The first CCAE Exposé features a one-on-one conversation between Marc Weinstein, Vice-Principal, University Advancement, McGill University and Derek Cassoff, Managing Director, Communications, McGill University on the challenges, changes and solutions the McGill advancement team found as they navigate through the pandemic and… Read More »

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Annual Giving in the 2020’s – CCAE Exposé #2 Interview

Featuring an engaging interview between Brad Moore, Suzanne Ostrow, and Natalie Cook-Zywicki of the University of British Columbia The second CCAE Exposé features an engaging interview between Brad Moore, Director of Development, Annual Giving, Suzanne Ostrow, Executive Director, Donor Engagement, and Natalie Cook-Zywicki, Associate Vice-President, Alumni; Executive Director, alumni UBC, of the University of British… Read More »

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Naming names – CCAE Exposé #3 Interview

Featuring an engaging & open interview between Karen Bertrand of Queen’s University and Julie Davis of Trent University. The third CCAE Exposé features an engaging interview between Karen Bertrand, Vice-Principal, Advancement at Queen’s University and Julie Davis, Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement at Trent University on the challenges, and community driven involvement in changing the… Read More »

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Re-discovering the digital advantage – CCAE Exposé #4 Interview

Featuring an interview on the future of effective digital communications between Lindsey Fair of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Zahra Valani of Hillfield Strathallan College. The forth CCAE Exposé features an engaging interview between Lindsey Fair, Associate Vice-President, Marketing, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Zahra Valani, Director of Advancement & Communications, Hillfield Strathallan College, on… Read More »

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Investing in Stewardship – CCAE Exposé #5 Interview

Featuring a conversation on the importance of investing in stewardship between Gillian Morrison and David Palmer of the University of Toronto. The fifth CCAE Exposé features an in-depth conversation on the intricacies of successful stewardship during and in-between campaigns, featuring Gillian Morrison, Assistant Vice President, University Development, and David Palmer, Vice President, Advancement, at the University… Read More »

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CCAeLearning: Stewardship’s essential role in Campaign planning

March 30, 2023 Focusing on Stewardship as a key driver in Fundraising Campaign preparation and planning to ensure success. Jennifer O’Neill, Campaign Director, Office of Development, Memorial University David Penney, Manager, Stewardship Programs, Office of Development, Memorial University The presentation will look at Stewardship as a key driver in setting the stage for a Campaign,… Read More »

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CCAeLearning: Why podcasts are the best tool to engage your audience

March 16, 2023 CCAeLearning: March 16th Why podcasts are the best tool to engage your audience Christian Robillard, MPNL, Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Farm Radio International and Founder of Purpose Podcasting Over the pandemic, it seems like everyone has come out with a podcast…but why is that? After all – why compete with so… Read More »

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CCAeLearning: Alumni Events

December 1, 2022 2 sessions on Alumni Events featuring: In-person events during a digital era Kaitlyn Edwards, Manager, Events, Alumni Affairs & Development, University of Guelph Beyond the Book Club Lisa Andreana, Alumni Relations Officer; Homecoming, Reunions, & Special Events, Wilfrid Laurier University Brittany Russell, Development Officer, Leadership Giving, Wilfrid Laurier University

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CCAeLearning: Social Media

November 17, 2022 2 sessions on social media featuring: Ashley Meehan, Digital Community Coordinator, University of Toronto “Using Video Trends to Capture Alumni Attention and Engagements” Melodie Le Siege, producer, social media and multimedia, Concordia University “How Concordia University tapped into its community to create an award-winning Black History Month Social Media Campaign”

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The Essential Effect Developing a collaborative milestone project to celebrate donors

Shawna Greer & Bryan Alary of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Learn how NAIT’s departments of Advancement and Marketing and Communications collaborated on a milestone project to celebrate the largest fundraising campaigns in the institutions’ history. The project, branded as The Essential Effect: 100 Reasons to Celebrate, harnessed strategic digital storytelling, content marketing… Read More »

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Alumnew: Revitalizing the alumni brand and engagement for new graduates

Written by CCAE. CCAE eLearning Archive Jill Scarrow, Manager Advancement Communications, Sheridan College Lesley Dean, Alumni Outreach Coordinator, Sheridan College How do you breathe new life into a word that’s very definition describes a connection with the past? How do you show your newest grads that they’re special? Sheridan College’s answer to those questions is… Read More »

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Talent Management in Advancement

Mark Seymour and Tania John Pihl, University of Toronto The Advancement Talent Management Team at the University of Toronto supports the professional success of advancement staff across the University through onboarding and orientation to our culture and values, professional development to build key skills and competencies, and supporting career aspirations in advancement. This session provides… Read More »

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