Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications KC

Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications

The vision of the Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community is to enable NASPA members to develop fundraising and communication knowledge and skills to enhance programs and services for Student Affairs at their individual institutions.

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Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community. This group of professionals is dedicated to sharing knowledge, best practices, innovations, opportunities, and resources related to fundraising, communications, and connecting with external constituents. We hope you will join our email list and attend the KC's events and programs. Lastly, feel free to share relevant information, offer your expertise, and let us know what else you would like to see from the KC.

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Alma Garcia

Student Affairs Fundraising and Communication KC Chair-Elect

Assistant Director of Development
The University of Texas at Austin

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Mission:

The mission of the Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community is to serve as a clearinghouse for Student Affairs communications and fundraising professionals to share and discuss information, resources, and best practices related to fundraising and communications within the field of Student Affairs and Higher Education.

Priorities:

  • Provide Student Affairs fundraisers (whether reporting through their respective division of student affairs or an institution-wide development office) and communications professionals (at the divisional or unit levels) with a platform to share and discuss best practices and emerging trends within Student Affairs and Higher Education
  • Provide all Student Affairs professionals, including senior leaders, with a foundational knowledge of Student Affairs fundraising and communications
  • Maintain a visible and strong presence within NASPA by expanding the KC’s membership and engaging in NASPA conferences, publications, and other in-person and online platforms

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Leadership Team

Knowledge Community leaders are NASPA volunteers who have generously devoted their time to their Knowledge Community. Chairs are elected by the Knowledge Community members, while additional roles are selected by the Knowledge Community leadership team. If you are interested in joining our leadership team, please email [email protected]. 

Current Leadership Team

  • Alma Garcia, Chair
    Director of Development and Unit Lead, Clemson University 
  • Blake Weiss, Vice Chair
    Director of the Center for Basic Needs, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • Ashlee Roberts, Region II Representative
    Executive Director of Student Affairs Strategic Planning and Initiatives , Stockton University
  • Natalia Dempsey, Communications Manager
    Alumni Communities Coordinator, Princeton University 
  • Aidan Andrews, Virtual Learning and Engagement Coordinator
    Assistant Director for Annual Giving, Boston College
  • Adam Serafin, Region V Representative                                                                                                                                                      Associate Director for Advancement, Division of Student Life, University of Washington

Recent Blogs

July 2, 2021
Improving emails to students
October 19, 2020
Research Brief: Email Communication to Students
September 3, 2020
Events anarchy may be just what organizations need
August 10, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on External Communications
June 1, 2020
Clear, concise, and consistent student messaging
April 9, 2020
Raising Emergency Funds for the Most Vulnerable Students

Resources

The Student Affairs Fundraising and Communications Knowledge Community compiled the following list of resources. However, inclusion on this list does not represent an endorsement of the information, site, or organization by NASPA and any of its entities.

Books

  • NASPA's "Student Affairs Fundraising: Raising Funds to Raise the Bar"
  • “Three and a Tree” by 160over90
  • “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek
  • “Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership” by Michael Ventura
  • “Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation” by Tim Brown
  • “This is Marketing” by Seth Godin
  • “Media U: How the Need to Win Audiences Has Shaped Higher Education” by John Marx and Mark Garrett Cooper
  • "Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World" by Josie Ahlquist

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Organizations

Other

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